North Sarasota Man Charged with Attempted Murder

A North Sarasota man is facing an attempted murder charge after stabbing his girlfriend.

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested Raymond Lewis, 47, Tuesday after receiving a call that a woman was being attacked with a knife in the 2600 block of 22nd St. 

Deputies found Rhonda Calahan at about 3 p.m. with knife wounds and transported her via helicopter to BayFront Medical Hospital. Her injuries are not life threatening, according to the sheriff's office.

Following a search for Lewis, he was detained and interviewed and booked into jail without bond, according to the sheriff's office booking report. 

The investigation is continuing and anyone with information is asked to call the Criminal Investigations Section at 941-861-1719 or leave an anonymous tip by calling 941-366-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestoppers.com.