A Pella woman accused of attempted murder has filed a not guilty plea in Marion County District Court. A written arraignment was processed this week for 57-year-old Marci Allen. A pretrial conference has been scheduled for May 28th. According to court documents, Allen allegedly assaulted someone in a house located in the 1200 Block of Main Street with a knife. During an argument, Allen is accused of stabbing the victim several times. In a 911 call to the Pella Police Department, that person claimed Marci was trying to kill him. Medical personnel reported the victim had wounds to the hands and a deeper stab wound in his neck, which required the response of the MercyOne Air Med helicopter.

Responding officers say upon arrival, they found Marci with blood on her clothing, and claimed she demonstrated to police a stabbing motion when describing the incident. A search warrant was acquired, and police believe the weapon used was a large kitchen knife. Allen faces one count of attempted murder, a Class B felony, and domestic abuse assault with a weapon.