Daisytown Woman To Face Trial

A West Pike Run Township woman accused of stabbing her boyfriend asked for a non-jury trial on Wednesday. Back in July, Pennsylvania State Police were called to the residence of Brianna Payton, 23 of Daisytown and her boyfriend Daniel Spires about an argument. During the argument Payton went to the kitchen and retrieved a knife and tried to stab Spires through a hole in a door. Spires was taken to a hospital with stab wounds to his chest and ribs. During a search of the home, police found marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Payton is facing attempted homicide, aggravated assault and drug possession charges. Spires is awaiting a preliminary hearing on drug possession charges. Payton’s trial will begin on April 1.