UPDATE: A woman has been arrested in Boulder after police report she stabbed a man in the neck early Sunday morning, leaving him with life-threatening injuries. Nicole Feest, aged 42, is facing serious charges including one count of first-degree assault and one count of first-degree burglary following the shocking incident on June 25, 2023.
According to the Boulder Police Department, the stabbing occurred around 5 a.m. in an apartment located in the 2700 block of Juniper Avenue. Officers found a 39-year-old man bleeding profusely and sitting in the doorway of the second-floor unit. The severity of his injuries was confirmed by medical professionals, who indicated he faced “a substantial risk of death.”
Witness statements reveal a chaotic situation. Feest and her boyfriend were reportedly engaged in a heated argument when the victim entered the room to ask them to leave. In a shocking turn of events, Feest allegedly slashed the man’s throat during the confrontation. Another resident of the apartment corroborated the victim’s account, stating that Feest was the one who attacked him.
The victim also reported that earlier in the morning, Feest had thrown a glass bottle at him, resulting in additional injuries. Following the stabbing, he was rushed to the hospital where doctors evaluated his condition and confirmed the critical nature of his injuries.
Feest remains in custody with a bail set at $10,000. Her court appearance is scheduled for Wednesday at the Boulder County Jail. Notably, court records indicate that Feest has a prior conviction from 2012 for driving while impaired, which resulted in a year of probation.
This disturbing incident raises questions about safety and domestic disputes in the community. Residents are urged to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to authorities. As the investigation continues, updates are expected to follow, shedding more light on the events leading up to this violent encounter.
Stay tuned for more developments on this urgent and evolving situation.
