Local deputy praised for saving stabbing victim

LORAIN , Ohio (WJW) — A Lorain County sheriff’s deputy is credited with saving the life of a woman after she was allegedly stabbed by her boyfriend, according to a news release.

Deputies responded just before 10:30 a.m. to the home in the 9900 block of Colfax Avenue in Columbia Township , according to a Tuesday news release from Lorain County Sheriff Phil Stammitti.

Deputy Craig Ali, who is assigned to the sheriff’s civil division, happened to be nearby and came to help, also leading township firefighters to the home, according to the release.

“Upon arrival, immediate aid was given to the victim of the stabbing, which ultimately saved her life as she had some very serious life-threatening injuries,” Stammitti wrote.

Ali was awarded the Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association Lifesaving certificate and medal, according to the release.

“As sheriff, I want to personally thank him for his actions and a job well done,” Stammitti wrote.

The suspect, previously identified as 46-year-old Shawn Poe , was arrested and transported to the county jail. He’s charged in Elyria Municipal Court with felony counts of attempted murder and assault, and misdemeanor counts of domestic violence and aggravated menacing.

He’s being held on a combined $175,000 bond, court records show. He’s due for a preliminary hearing in that court on Wednesday, May 1.

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