By: Richard L. Smith
Authorities have charged a Union Township woman in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred late Saturday night inside a local apartment complex.
Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Union Township Police Director Christopher Donnelly said 39-year-old Erika Hampton is facing multiple charges, including first-degree murder, third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon.
The charges stem from the death of 37-year-old Nana Kwadwo Takyi Ankamah, also of Union.
Police were called to the Vermella Union Apartments around 10:06 p.m. on October 18 after receiving a report of an unresponsive individual.
When officers arrived, they found Ankamah suffering from a serious stab wound.
He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors later pronounced him dead.
The incident remains under active investigation.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Union County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Task Force at 908-347-7330 or 908-477-6649, or Union Township Police Detective Earl Biddy at 908-851-5000.