Woman arrested in knife attack

A 36-year-old Islamorada woman was arrested Tuesday after attacking her former husband with a knife.

Vanessa Llama Diaz was charged with aggravated battery, burglary and contempt of court for violating an injunction mandating she not enter the victim’s residence.

There were no serious injuries reported.

The 45-year-old victim stated Diaz entered his residence at approximately 9 p.m. Monday on the 82000 block of the Overseas Highway in a rage concerning domestic issues and refused to leave. Diaz grabbed a kitchen knife and stated she intended to kill the victim when a struggle ensued and the victim was cut on the forearm.

Diaz was located on Tuesday near the victim’s residence and she admitted to cutting the victim with the knife. 

Diaz was taken to jail.

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