A Westwood woman landed in jail after what started as an argument in a Queen City Avenue apartment last Wednesday turned into a chaotic scene in which she allegedly hurled steak knives at her boyfriend, according to court records.
What police say
As reported by WKRC, court documents state that India Stephens got into an argument with her boyfriend inside the apartment on Queen City Avenue last Wednesday. During the dispute, she allegedly struck him in the face, bit him and then threw steak knives at him.
Stephens was arrested and is charged with felonious assault. Court records show she is being held on a $25,000 bond.
Felonious assault under Ohio law
Felonious assault in Ohio covers causing serious physical harm or attempting to cause physical harm with a deadly weapon, according to Ohio Revised Code §2903.11. The charge is generally a felony of the second degree. Under Ohio sentencing rules, a second-degree felony carries an indefinite prison term with a minimum of two to eight years, although the exact penalty depends on case specifics and any prior convictions, per Ohio Revised Code §2929.14.
Next steps and resources
The WKRC report relies on court records and does not include an on-the-record statement from law enforcement. Those records reflect Stephens’ booking status and bond, and the case is expected to move forward through Hamilton County’s criminal courts…