Upon the deputy’s arrival, he met Clifton Bernard Curtis, 33 of Huntingtown, who was standing in the doorway of the residence wearing blood stained clothing. Curtis informed McCarroll that his wife was lying at the bottom of the stairway and the children, ages two and nine, were upstairs.
The victim, Erin Curtis, 33 of Huntingtown, had been stabbed and slashed with a large kitchen knife multiple times.
Erin Curtis was transported to a trauma hospital via helicopter and is in stable condition. Clifton Curtis was arrested and charged with attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault and reckless endangerment. Curtis is awaiting a bond review.
The two children are currently under the care of the Department of Social Services. They were not injured in the altercation.
Police are asking anyone with information about this domestic assault to call them at either (410) 535-1400 or (410) 535-2800. You also can call Crime Solvers and remain anonymous at (410) 535-2880.
