A Lakeview woman was arrested Sunday afternoon after a reported assault involving a knife at a home on Rosewood Avenue.
According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called shortly before 3:00 PM for a report of a person with a knife.
Upon arrival, deputies spoke with a witness who reported seeing an altercation between Jeannie Heintz, 42, of Lakeview, and the homeowner.
The witness said Heintz was inside the home removing wallpaper with a knife when the homeowner entered the room and asked her to stop.
The situation escalated into an argument.
Authorities allege that during the dispute, Heintz jumped toward the homeowner and held a knife to her throat.
Deputies noticed what appeared to be a small nick and redness on the victim’s neck.
Heintz reportedly left the residence before deputies arrived; however was later found riding a bicycle behind a business.
She denied placing the knife to the victim’s throat, saying that the pair only argued about the home.
Heintz was taken into custody.
During a search of her belongings, deputies reportedly found marijuana, drug paraphernalia, a torch lighter, and a pocket knife.
Heintz was transported to the Logan County Jail, where she was booked on charges of felonious assault and drug paraphernalia.
