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Police Respond to Stabbing Report in St. Helens, Suspect in Custody
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 10, 2024
St. Helens, Ore. - At approximately 10:46 a.m. on Friday, February 9, 2024, officers from St. Helens and Scappoose Police Departments, Oregon State Police troopers, and Columbia County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the report of a stabbing at 1691 Old Portland Road in St. Helens, Oregon.
Officers discover a victim with life-threatening injuries on scene. The suspect had retreated into her apartment.
The victim was transported to an area hospital, and officers evacuated residents from the location. Officers attempted to communicate with the suspect, while other officers applied for a search warrant for the location.
Once a search warrant was successfully obtained, officers made entry to the residence. Officers located Michelle Garcia-Valseca, 39, of St. Helens inside, and she was taken into custody. After being interviewed, Garcia-Valseca was lodged at the Columbia County Jail on charges of Attempted Murder II, Assault I, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.
The victim currently remains in the hospital in stable condition.
This is an ongoing investigation. If you have additional information about this case, please contact St. Helens Sergeant Matthew Smith by calling 503-397-1521.
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For further information regarding this press release, please contact Communications Officer Crystal King at cking@sthelensoregon.gov.
