Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Klottey Korle, Valentino Nii Noi Nortey, has been taken into custody in the United States following an alleged stabbing involving his wife.
Police in Lower Paxton Township, Pennsylvania, say the incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, along Mayfair Drive.
According to a report by abc27.com, first responders rushed the injured woman to hospital, where she is said to be in stable condition. Police also clarified that the incident did not pose any danger to the general public.
Nortey, 41, who resides in Harrisburg, has been charged with attempted homicide, possession of an instrument of crime with intent to use, and tampering with or fabricating physical evidence.
Court records indicate that he was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge David Judy, who denied him bail. He is currently being held at the Dauphin County Prison and is expected to appear for a preliminary hearing on January 26, 2026.
Investigators say inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident are ongoing, and more details are expected to emerge as the case progresses.
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