A mother was arrested in San Diego's East County Friday after she allegedly stabbed a babysitter, officials said.
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department (SDSO) said the suspect allegedly stabbed the sitter just before 9:10 a.m. in the 1200 block of Bates Lane in unincorporated El Cajon.
As of 11 a.m., deputies were at the scene collecting evidence and searching for the suspect.
By 3:40 p.m., officials confirmed the mother had been arrested. The babysitter suffered only a minor injury, deputies said.
The motive for the attack is unknown. No further details were released.