ST JAMES, Jamaica — A 40-year-old cashier who is accused of stabbing a woman she believed was having an affair with her husband was granted bail in the sum of $500,000 with up to three sureties.

Julie Donaldson-Morris of Lilliput, St James, is before the St James Parish Court facing a charge of wounding with intent. She is accused of stabbing the woman during a heated argument on a school compound.

Reports are that the confrontation between the two women occurred on September 9 shortly after 7:20 am.

It is alleged that the complainant was walking her child onto the compound when she crossed paths with Donaldson-Morris, who had also gone there on business concerning her child.

Words were exchanged, tempers flared and the dispute quickly escalated.

Donaldson-Morris is accused of pulling a knife and stabbing the complainant in the upper body. The injured woman was taken to the hospital, where she was treated and released.

The Montego Bay police later carried out a targeted operation that led to Donaldson-Morris’ arrest. She was formally charged on September 15.

When the matter was called up in court last Wednesday, the court clerk indicated that while the prosecution had no objection to bail, it was requesting that strict conditions be put in place.

The court also heard that several key documents — among them the medical certificate, the arresting officer’s statement and a report from the police Communication, Forensics and Cybercrime Division (CFCD) — were still outstanding.

As part of the condition of bail, Donaldson-Morris is required to report to a designated police station on specified days.

The case has been set for mention again on October 15.

Donaldson-Morris is represented by attorney-at-law Jermaine Campbell.