A normally quiet stretch of Spruce Street in Okeene turned into a crime scene on May 12 when a woman was stabbed in the 400 block and rushed to a nearby hospital. Investigators say the suspected attacker then used another vehicle to ram the victim’s car before taking off.
Arrest and charges
According to KOKH, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation reported that officers identified 46-year-old Alberto Marrero of Okeene as the suspect and arrested him on May 12. Marrero was booked on three counts of assault and battery with a deadly weapon, along with a charge of leaving the scene of an injury accident, the outlet reports.
OSBI involvement
The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation describes itself as the state agency that supports local departments on major crimes while offering forensic services and specialized units, according to the agency’s website. OSBI is often called in by smaller municipal forces when serious violent crimes are alleged.
What investigators say
Investigators told KOKH that after the stabbing, Marrero allegedly rammed a vehicle into the victim’s car, then left the area before officers tracked him down. Authorities have not released further information about the woman’s condition, and officials have not publicly discussed a possible motive.
About Okeene
Okeene is a small town in Blaine County with roughly 1,090 residents and sits at a junction of state highways near Watonga, according to Wikipedia. Stabbings are considered rare for communities this size, and when serious crimes do occur, investigations are typically handled by a combination of local officers and state agents.
