Woman Arrested After Mesa Stabbing Sends Man to Hospital in Critical Condition

iSkyNews and Media December 29, 2025

By Ciara Perez, Senior Multimedia Correspondent

iSkyNews.com (ISC News) – Published December 29th, 2025

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Woman Arrested After Man Critically Injured in Late-Night Stabbing on East Main Street

MESA, AZ — A late-night stabbing on Mesa’s east side left one man fighting for his life and led to the arrest of a 35-year-old woman, according to authorities.

According to Detective Aguirre with the Mesa Police Department, officers were dispatched just after 9:00 p.m. on December 28, 2025, to the Travel Inn located at the 5500 block of East Main Street following reports of a stabbing.

Location of the stabbing / Google Maps

When officers arrived, they found an adult male suffering from stab wounds. Police immediately rendered medical aid until Mesa Fire arrived on scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

As the investigation unfolded, officers identified and detained a female suspect at the scene. Police later confirmed the suspect as 35-year-old Ariel Sowell. She was booked into jail on aggravated assault charges related to the stabbing.

The investigation remains ongoing. Police have not released details about what led up to the incident or whether the victim and suspect knew each other.

iSkyNews.com spoke with an employee over the phone, and they confirmed that this was an isolated incident, and they are open for business.

Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Mesa Police Department at (480) 644-2211 (24 Hours)

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