A 29-year-old Monroe man is under arrest, accused of attacking his 63-year-old mother with a knife.
According to a news release, Monroe Police were dispatched to a home on the 900 block of 24th Street just after 5:30 Thursday morning.
Investigation determined that the suspect had attacked his mother with a knife, and when his 32-year-old brother intervened, he fled in a vehicle.
Officer located the suspect, Ryan Lewis a few blocks away in his vehicle, and took him into custody.
The mother was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, and the brother was treated and released for minor injuries.
