BREAKING: A woman has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man in the neck, leading to critical injuries, in Boulder, Colorado. The incident occurred early Sunday morning, June 25, 2023, on Juniper Avenue, with police confirming that the victim, a 39-year-old man, suffered injuries that posed a “substantial risk of death.”
According to Boulder Police Department spokesperson Dionne Waugh, Nicole Feest, 42, is facing severe charges, including one count of first-degree assault and one count of first-degree burglary. The violent episode unfolded around 5 a.m. when the victim attempted to remove Feest and her boyfriend from an apartment in the 2700 block of Juniper Avenue. Reports indicate that Feest refused to leave, resulting in her allegedly slitting the man’s throat as he tried to intervene.
Witness accounts are alarming. The victim was found bleeding and sitting in the doorway of the second-floor apartment when officers arrived. He told authorities that during a heated argument with Feest and her boyfriend, he was physically assaulted, including being struck with a glass bottle, before Feest attacked him. A doctor later evaluated his injuries as life-threatening.
Another resident of the apartment confirmed to police that Feest was responsible for the stabbing, stating, “Feest cut the man’s throat.” Additionally, the apartment owner reported that her medicine was missing following the incident, raising further questions about the chaotic situation.
Feest is currently being held on a $10,000 bail at the Boulder County Jail and is scheduled for a court appearance on Wednesday for a return filing of charges. This incident sheds light on the dangers of domestic disputes and their potentially deadly outcomes.
Authorities are continuing their investigation as they assess the full circumstances of this violent altercation. The Boulder community is left shaken by this alarming event, highlighting the urgent need for greater awareness and intervention in domestic violence situations.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
