Batavia police arrest man in stabbing

A 29-year old man was charged in connection with a stabbing on Saturday evening at 1000 S Batavia Ave.

Batavia police officers found Anthony Garrett, 29, standing outside a vehicle with a woman with a torso stab wound sitting in the driver’s seat.

The 29-year old woman was transported to a hospital where she is in stable condition.

Garrett was charged with five counts of battery, armed violence, and destroying evidence after a knife was found in the leaves and trees near the vehicle.

If anyone has information about the case, please contact the Batavia Police Department Investigations Unit.