A Warren man, Jordan Curtis, 31, has been charged with an assault with intent to murder after allegedly stabbing his ex-wife's fiancé during a child custody exchange. As reported by ClickOnDetroit, the incident unfolded on Feb. 7, 2026, when Curtis arrived at his ex-wife's home to pick up their children. It was during this visit that the altercation took place, leading to the fiancé being stabbed multiple times.
During the arraignment on Monday, Feb. 9, the court set Curtis's bond at $500,000 cash/surety only, as detailed by CBS Detroit. In addition to the bond, Curtis would be required to wear a GPS tether if released and was ordered to have no contact with the victim, the children, or their residence. This incident has stirred conversations around domestic violence and the urgency for lawful resolution without resorting to violence.
Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido emphasized the severity of handling domestic disputes with violence, stating, "Domestic disputes cannot be settled with violence, and such conduct will be met with swift accountability under the law. Macomb County will not stand for such acts, and my office will pursue justice to ensure public safety," in a statement obtained by FOX 2 Detroit. The legal process will continue for Curtis with a probable cause conference on Feb. 19, and a preliminary examination is scheduled for Feb. 26, both at 8:45 a.m. at the 37th District Court in Warren.
While the alleged conversation that sparked the stabbing remains unclear, the fallout from the incident places a spotlight on the broader issues of custody exchanges and domestic tension. The victim's current condition has not been disclosed at this time. As this case unfolds, it underscores an ongoing need for measures that protect all parties involved in such profoundly personal and oftentimes fraught transitions.
