UTICA, NY — A woman was arrested and charged with assault after allegedly striking another woman in the face with a rock during an argument.
Utica Police and Utica Fire units were dispatched to a residence on the 1400 block of Genesee Street on Oct. 27 regarding an argument in which a victim was struck in the face with a rock.
Upon arrival, officers spoke with a victim who stated that she and another woman whom she was familiar with engaged in an argument.
During the course of the argument, the suspect picked up a rock and while in her hand, hit the victim in the side of the face with it.
The actions caused a laceration and significant swelling.
Following the altercation, the suspect fled the scene.
On Nov. 2, officers located the suspect, Melissa Snyder, 34, of Utica, and took her into custody.
She was transported to the Utica Police Department and charged with assault in the second degree.
