JACKSON COUNTY —A Kansas woman was arrested on a District Court warrant Monday for 2nd-degree attempted murder and aggravated battery.

Nicole Leann Martinez, 31, Holton is alleged to have stabbed Cruz Ruiz, 28, of Holton in an apartment at the Red Roof Inn on November 26m in Holton, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.

The warrant was issued for Martinez as a result of a joint investigation conducted by the Holton Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office.

Ruiz was treated at a local hospital following the stabbing.

Martinez is currently being held in the Jackson County Jail with bond being set at $50,000.00.