Robin Todd, 53, faces charges of attempted murder and possession of a weapon during a violent crime after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend in Hartsville, South Carolina, on New Year’s Day 2026. The incident unfolded early January 1 at a Logan Avenue residence, where police found the victim outside clutching his chest wound and claiming his girlfriend stabbed him.[web:previous] Todd refused initial entry, turned off lights, but was arrested inside and hospitalized for her complaints.[web:previous]
Incident Response
Officers responded just after midnight to a 911 call, recognizing the familiar victim from past encounters. Hartsville PD knocked repeatedly; Todd yelled to leave and extinguished lights before allowing access, found in bed. En route to hospital, she reportedly made unsolicited remarks: “If I stabbed him, did you find any blood?” and “If I did stab him, he wasn’t supposed to be at my house anyway”—contradicting her prior statements allowing him to stay with a key.[web:previous]
Legal Background
Darlington County records indicate Todd has faced over two dozen charges since 2015. No docket appears yet for this case on public court sites as of early January 2026, suggesting pretrial processing ongoing. Victim received treatment; specifics on his condition unavailable from reports.[web:previous]
Local Context
Hartsville lies 70 miles northeast of Columbia in Darlington County, aligning with your interest in South Carolina legal matters and public safety. Authorities have not released further updates on charges or court dates.
