FEBRUARY 5, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE #18-0205
CONTACT SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251
Nicole Leann Martinez
HOLTON WOMAN ARRESTED IN STABBING INCIDENT
A Holton woman was arrested on a Jackson County District Court warrant this morning for 2nd degree attempted murder and aggravated battery. The warrant was issued for Nicole Leann Martinez, 31, of Holton as a result of a joint investigation conducted by the Holton Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Martinez is alleged to have stabbed Cruz Ruiz, 28, of Holton in an apartment at the Red Roof Inn on November 26, 2017 in Holton. Ruiz was treated at a local hospital following the incident. Martinez is currently being held in the Jackson County Jail with bond being set at $50,000.00.