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Woman Critical, 25-Year-Old Man Charged In Sussex County Stabbing: Police

A 25-year-old man was jailed after authorities said he stabbed a 59-year-old woman in Sussex County on Saturday, Oct. 14.

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Karen Novato-Selimi was found suffering stab wounds just before 9 a.m.  on Rachel Lane in Green Township, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan said. She was taken to a hospital for treatment and listed in critical but stable condition. 

The suspect Louis Selimi, a 25-year-old male of Green Township, was arrested and charged with criminal attempted murder, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose, unlawful possession of a weapon and lodged in Morris County Jail pending a detention hearing. 

The relationship between the suspect and victim was unclear.

This is an active investigation and there is no additional information available. 

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