Woman arrested in Florida after stabbing someone in their home

Police have made an arrest in the stabbing attack that occurred on October 8th.

Cassandra Risso was taken into custody in Hollywood, Florida. She was apprehended without incident.

Risso is being charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill. She is awaiting extradition to North Carolina.

HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. – Huntersville Police are searching for a 24-year-old woman who they say tried to stab someone to death inside their home. Cassandra Risso is on the run.

Officers say the attack happened on Windy Lea Lane just before midnight on Tuesday. The victim, who knows Risso, was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police say Risso left her weapon at the home before she took off. She may be in the Gilead Ridge Area and should be considered armed and dangerous.