UPDATE, JUNE 6, 4:15 p.m.: This afternoon, the Outpost spoke with the victim in this case — Lindsay Kaminksy’s husband, Glenn Kaminsky.

Glenn Kaminsky said he was sleeping at the time his wife attacked him, stabbing him in the throat with a knife. It was not a “domestic dispute,” as had been reported, he asserted.

Kaminsky was audibly distraught throughout our phone conversation this afternoon, several times breaking down completely. He said that his wife is “the kindest person in the world,” but that for the last few weeks her behavior and her mental processes had abruptly changed. He said they had sought professional help for her, but had been unable find it in time.

“I know she tried to kill me and I’ll never get past that, and I know I’ll never get past that, and I don’t know what’s next in life for me,” he said. “But I know she’s not a bad person. She would do anything for anybody.”

— Hank Sims

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Photo: John Ross Ferrara

UPDATE, 11:50 a.m.: Press release from the Arcata Police Department:

On 06/05/2015 at approximately 0806 hours, the Arcata Police Department responded to the 1000 block of 14th Street for the report of a male subject that had just been stabbed in the throat.

Upon officer’s arrival, they located the male victim conscious and alert. The male identified the suspect as Lindsay Kaminsky (25 years of Arcata). The suspect fled the residence prior to police arrival, but was quickly located in a nearby park. The victim was transported to Mad River Community Hospital where he is in serious condition.

Kaminsky was booked at the Humboldt County Correctional Facility for the following charges:

• P.C. 245(a)(1) - Assault with a Deadly Weapon
• P.C. 273.5(a) - Domestic Violence.

This investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call the Arcata Police Department.

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UPDATE, 9:44 a.m.: Lt. Ryan Peterson of the Arcata Police Department tells the Outpost that one person has been taken into custody in connection with this case.

Peterson said that the incident originated in a dispute between two residents of the household. The person injured — a male — was transported to the hospital. His condition is currently unknown, but Peterson said that he does not appear to be at risk of perishing.

The person who is believed to have inflicted his wounds fled the scene and was located at Stewart Park shortly thereafter. Peterson said that police have detained the woman, who they are not yet calling a “suspect,” and are talking to her about the events that led up to this morning’s violence.

Peterson said that more information should be released shortly.

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Arcata Police are currently investigating a stabbing that took place this morning on the 1000 block of 14th Street, near Stewart Park and Arcata High School.

Paramedics were called to the location just after 8 a.m.:

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We are waiting for further information from the Arcata police department, and will update when we will update when we know more.