CRIME

A Fight, Hate Words, and a Stabbing in Wellington

Wellington, Colorado, USAFri Oct 17 2025

Date: October 15

A man was taken into custody following a stabbing incident at a hotel in Wellington. The victim was rushed to the hospital but was not in serious danger. Witnesses reported that the suspect used racial slurs during a fight prior to the stabbing.

Incident Details

  • Time of Incident: Just before 5 p.m.
  • Location: 7800 block of Sixth Street, identified as the Quality Inn & Suites.
  • Suspect: Dominic Alley, a 30-year-old resident of Wellington.

Arrest and Charges

Alley was arrested at the scene and taken to Larimer County Jail. He faces three serious charges:

  1. Assault with a deadly weapon
  2. Bias-motivated crime causing bodily injury
  3. Menacing

A judge set his bail at $75,000. As of 4:30 p.m. on October 16, Alley remained in custody, with his next court appearance scheduled for October 22.

It is crucial to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. An arrest and charges do not constitute a conviction.

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