SAN ELIZARIO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — A 40-year-old woman was arrested on assault charges on Saturday after authorities said she threatened the victim with a pair of scissors in San Elizario.
According to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Joanna Carmen Mata was arrested at the 12330 block of Stubbs Drive after deputies said they saw video that allegedly shows her going after the victim with a pair of scissors while threatening to kill them.
Deputies said they were first called in regarding a “welfare check” after receiving reports of a woman screaming and children crying.
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The Sheriff’s Office said that while Mata was being taken to the El Paso County downtown jail, she allegedly became combative and kicked a deputy in the hand while they were trying to get her out of the patrol unit.
Deputies said they were able to control Mata.
According to jail records, Mata was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, assault on a peace officer, and resisting arrest, search, or transport, with bond set at $35,750.
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