An Ithaca woman faces a felony assault charge after police said she repeatedly struck a man in the head with a heavy-duty stapler and Vise-Grip pliers during a domestic incident Wednesday.
Officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of Eddy Street at 12:59 a.m. and found the man outside with injuries to his head and face, according to Ithaca police.
Denise Green, 41, of Ithaca, was charged with second-degree assault, a felony, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor.
Police said the physical domestic incident had occurred shortly before officers arrived.
Green was arraigned in Ithaca City Court before Judge Peacock and released on her own recognizance.
Anyone with information can contact police dispatch at 607-272-3245, the administration line at 607-272-9973 or the tip line at 607-330-0000.
Anonymous tips can be submitted through the department's tip page.
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