Hunter
10/05/22
A Cedar Rapids woman was arrested Monday night after physically assaulting her boyfriend.
The incident occurred at the Finkbine Lane Apartments at around 11:45 pm. 18-year-old Makeyah Hoffman of 8th Avenue Southeast and the victim were in an argument regarding their relationship status. Police say that Hoffman admitted to pushing the man, stating that he then pushed her back.
The altercation escalated, as Hoffman reportedly admitted to being in possession of a metal comb that cut the man’s bicep. The officer on scene observed the man holding his bicep and appeared to be in pain; he claimed that Hoffman stabbed him.
Hoffman was taken into custody and charged with Domestic Abuse Assault causing Injury, a serious misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail if convicted. A no-contact order was requested by the victim.
