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Police: Kokomo Resident Arrested After Stabbing Letter Carrier, Causing 2 Crashes
Laura Fortson faces multiple felony charges including attempted murder and drug possession after stabbing a letter carrier and causing two crashes in Kokomo, police said.
- On Tuesday, 62-year-old Laura Fortson was arrested after allegedly stabbing a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Kokomo, then fleeing the scene in her 2004 tan Buick.
- Fortson fled the scene at high speed, causing two separate crashes at Markland Avenue and Jay Street, then Markland Avenue and Ohio Street; her Buick became disabled after the second collision.
- According to the Kokomo Police Department, Fortson admitted to detectives that she attacked the carrier and faces charges including attempted murder, aggravated battery, criminal recklessness, intimidation with a deadly weapon, and possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia.
- The letter carrier is recovering from multiple stab wounds, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service confirmed, while Kokomo police stated additional charges are expected regarding the two vehicle accidents.
- Authorities ask anyone with information to contact Lt. Jordan Wiseman at 765-456-7600, the KPD Hotline at 765-456-7071, or anonymously reach Central Indiana Crime Stoppers at 1-800-262-TIPS as the investigation remains ongoing.
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