Arraignment held for Chicopee stabbing suspect

CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) - The woman arrested for stabbing two people at a house on Springfield Street in Chicopee this past Sunday faced a judge Tuesday morning.

35-year-old Emily Rodriguez of Easthampton appeared virtually from Baystate Medical Center Tuesday for her arraignment.

At this time, we’re unaware why she’s been hospitalized, however her attorney told us it is not clear how much longer Rodriguez will remain at Baystate.

Rodriguez was arrested after police say two people were stabbed at a home on Springfield Street Sunday afternoon. Two victims, a man and woman, were sent to the hospital with minor injuries. Rodriguez is currently facing three charges, including two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and one count of breaking and entering with a dangerous weapon.

Western Mass News spoke with people on Springfield Street in Chicopee Tuesday about this incident to get their reaction. One woman who wished to remain anonymous told us this stabbing raises concerns for her and her family. “I feel like it’s not safe for the youth, being introduced to these types of behaviors.”

We also spoke with a Springfield Street business owner about the incident. She said hearing about a stabbing near her store front is surprising but hopes this was just an isolated incident. “Hopefully it’s just an incident that was something between the parties involved and isn’t going to affect the community or the safety of the community and it’s not something that will just continue to happen.”

She added that though the incident was startling, it did not raise any concern for her working in that part of the city. “I’m really here sometimes late at night, and I never feel like there’s any type of threat or any reason to feel unsafe in this area,” she said.

A not guilty plea was entered on her behalf and Rodriguez is due back in court for a hearing on August 21.