Police: Suspect stabs woman with pitchfork in Over-the-Rhine street brawl
Victim suffers serious wound
Melody Thompson
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Posted: 08/13/2012
CINCINNATI - A woman who allegedly used a pitchfork to stab another woman during a street fight in Over-the-Rhine Sunday is facing a felony charge.
Melody Thompson, 37, was arrested late Sunday night after the fight on East McMicken Avenue. Police say the victim was "seriously" injured.
Court documents show the attack happened after an argument. As of Monday morning, Thompson remained jailed on a single count of felonious assault.
Officials have not released and additional information at this time including details about the victim's condition.
Stay with 9 News and WCPO.com for updates as they become available.
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