Man Stabbed by Girlfriend in Fort Fairfield During Domestic Dispute

A Fort Fairfield woman is facing assault charges after the apparent stabbing of her boyfriend.

Fort Fairfield Police Department were called to a Border View Street apartment at around 4:15 PM Tuesday in response to a report of an adult male who had been stabbed during a domestic disturbance.

Officers arrived to find 45-year-old Kary Carney, of Mapleton, had suffered multiple stab wounds to his chest and abdomen. Carney alleged that his girlfriend, 42-year-old April McCausland, of Fort Fairfield, had inflicted the wounds during a fight.

Carney was transported to The Aroostook Medical Center by Crown Ambulance where he was treated for his injuries and remained overnight. Carney, was listed in stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery.

McCausland, who had fled her residence with her two-year-old son, was located at a nearby home and arrested without incident. She was charged with aggravated assault. Bail was set at $5000 cash, which she was unable to post. She was transported to Caribou Police Department's jail where she awaits arraignment before a judge. McCausland's son was placed with a family member.

Sgt. Shawn Newell is the lead investigator and was assisted by Chief William Campbell and Maine State Police Criminal Investigation Division.