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Police Arrest Monterey Woman Suspected Of Plotting To Kill Her Mother

MONTEREY (CBS SF) -- Police arrested a 30-year-old woman Wednesday in Monterey on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly plotting to poison her mother.

Around 3 p.m., officers arrested Monterey resident Di Stylo in the 600 block of Spencer Street on suspicion of attempted murder and solicitation, according to police.

Officers began investigating Stylo after they received information Tuesday that Stylo was planning on poisoning her mother in an attempt to kill her, police said.

Officers were then able to gather evidence that confirmed she had taken steps to carry out her plan, according to police.

Officers then arrived at Stylo's home Wednesday, which she shares with her mother, and served a search warrant, before arresting Stylo.

Stylo was taken to the Monterey County Jail. Her bail has been set at $1,100,000, police said.

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