by A Raritan Township woman, Domonique Preston, has been charged with murdering her housemate, Steve Spivey, at their home on Manchester Road behind the Dutch Country Farm Market. The incident took place early Wednesday morning, where Preston admitted to police that she stabbed Spivey, as stated in court papers.
**Details of the Incident**
When police responded to the home at around 1:40 a.m., Preston had called 911 to report that Spivey had stabbed himself. However, upon arrival, officers found Preston on top of Spivey, who was lying on a bed with visible wounds to his chest and head. Preston was then taken from the scene for questioning, during which she confessed to stabbing Spivey multiple times.
**Legal Proceedings**
Preston, represented by Public Defender Mark Imbriani, pleaded not guilty during her first court appearance and is currently being held at the Warren County Correctional Center in Belvidere. The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office has filed a motion to detain her in jail pending trial, with a detention hearing scheduled for Monday before Superior Court Judge Christopher Garrenger.
**Charges and Potential Sentence**
In addition to the murder charge, Preston is also facing charges of third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon. First-degree murder charges carry a minimum 30-year prison sentence.
**Conclusion**
The investigation into this tragic incident is ongoing, with authorities reviewing bodycam footage and gathering evidence. The motive behind the stabbing remains unclear, and the community is left shocked by the events that unfolded in their quiet neighborhood. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
