Bellmore woman charged with attempted murder

A 20-year-old Bellmore woman was arrested and charged with attempted murder on July 10 after she allegedly stabbed a 42-year-old man in Freeport multiple times, according to Nassau County Police.

The incident occurred at 3 a.m. on Saturday. According to detectives, Christina Drew, of Ansbro Place in Bellmore, met the man near Main Street and Merrick Road in Freeport. She then followed him back to his Layton Street home. Police did not say why.

Once inside the home, an altercation between Drew and the victim ensued. Drew pulled a knife, allegedly stabbing him, police said. Drew ran off and was arrested by police a short time later.

The victim was rushed to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, where he was reported in critical but stable condition.

Drew was charged with attempted murder in the second degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.

Drew, who is being represented by legal aid, pleaded not guilty at her arraignment at First District Court in Hempstead, according to the Nassau County District Attorney's Office. She was remanded without bail. Drew is due back in court on Wednesday.

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