In a quiet Waltham neighborhood, peace was abruptly interrupted by an attack involving blades and an alleged intent to kill. The Waltham Police Department reported in a Facebook post about a home invasion that led to a stabbing incident on Bacon Street yesterday.
According to police, at approximately 4:39 p.m., they responded to an emergency at the residence where they found a 59-year-old victim suffering from stab wounds. The victim, while treated at the scene, declined further medical attention including transport to the hospital. It is not everyday that a victim refuses the sanctuary of a hospital bed, but this was the choice made in the immediate aftermath of violence.
The rapid response of law enforcement culminated in the arrest of two Waltham residents: 44-year-old Kevin Watts and Toshara Ondric, age 33. The duo faces a slew of charges, serious in nature, including Attempted Murder, Home Invasion, Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.
The motivations behind this violent outbreak remain under investigation, but the Police have offered the solace of assurance; this incident was not random, meaning the wider public can breathe, if only slightly, easier. "This was not a random assault," they affirmed, "There is no on-going threat to public safety." Again, residents are left to wonder about connections that may have spun such a perilous web.
With the case still ongoing and details still emerging, the department has declined on-camera interviews at this time. As the investigation continues, additional information may become available regarding the home invasion and the actions taken by the Waltham Police.
