Woman threatens to slice child’s neck during attack: MPD

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A 22-year-old female is behind bars after being accused of assaulting a woman multiple times and holding her child hostage with a knife, according to Memphis Police.

Brainesha R. Bowdery is charged with two counts of aggravated assault and aggravated kidnapping.

Officers said they responded to a call at the Trinity Lakes Apartments regarding a shirtless woman running with a toddler through an apartment complex, screaming for help on Monday.

Upon their arrival, police say they were met with the female victim and her four-year-old child, and noticed the victim had an injury to her head in addition to having a laceration on her hand…

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