Stabbing Incident in Galena

Authorities said a person was stabbed and injured, and the alleged armed suspect barricaded herself inside a residence Monday morning in Jo Daviess County. 54 year old James Wasmund of Galena was taken to a hospital where he was treated for his injuries. Jo Daviess County authorities responded at 3:40 a.m. Monday to Red Gates Road in rural Galena for a reported stabbing. 42 year old Jennifer Velzis of Galena reportedly stabbed Wasmund. Deputies attempted to take Velzis into custody at which time she resisted arrest while armed with a knife. A report says Velzis then barricaded herself inside the residence. Authorities activated the Northwest Illinois Critical Incident Response Team, which entered the residence. Velzis continued to resist arrest at that time, but authorities eventually took her into custody. Velzis faces numerous charges and authorities continue to investigate the incident.