January 22, 2026 10:40 a.m. 

Grants Pass Police have arrested a woman in a stabbing case.

A GPPD report said on Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. dispatchers received a call from a residence in the 1000 block of Northeast A Street. The 911 call takers heard a disturbance in the background while on the phone with the resident. Patrol units responded to the scene and discovered that a 39-year-old male had been stabbed in the upper body. Grants Pass Fire and Rescue and American Medical Response personnel responded to provide medical treatment before transporting the victim to Three Rivers Medical Center. The male had significant injuries and is expected to recover.

Due to the seriousness of the case, the Grants Pass Major Crimes Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation around 9:00 p.m. Detectives worked through the night until past 5:00 a.m. Thursday to ensure a timely and effective investigation. As a result of their work, 42-year-old Heidi Smith was taken into custody. She was charged with second-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon.

The Grants Pass Police Department will not be releasing any further information about the victim at this time.