A 28-year-old Battle Ground man was booked into Clark County jail Monday in connection with a fatal stabbing inside a Southeast Portland home where several children were present.
S Mate Joseph is accused of first-degree burglary and second-degree murder, Portland police said. Clark County records show he is also accused of driving under the influence of intoxicants, violating a protective order and fourth-degree assault. He is scheduled to make an initial appearance at Clark County Superior Court on Tuesday afternoon.
Portland police responded to calls about a stabbing at a residence on Southeast 143rd Court around 12:30 p.m. Saturday. They found an injured woman, who has not been publicly identified, and she died at the scene…