Crime & Safety
Newport Police Log: Felony Assault with Kitchen Knife
The following is based on reports from the Newport Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction.
Teirrah Vages, 20, of Newport, was arrested around 12:48 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23, for a domestic felony assault charge.
Police were dispatched to her residence for a report of a domestic assault. The victim had a minor cut on his cheek.
Reports said the man went to the house to pick up clothes when Vages attacked him and threatened him with a large kitchen knife. He also told police Vages’ dog had bit him in the ear.
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The victim had puncture marks on his ear consistent with a bite and was transported to Newport Hospital for treatment.
According to reports, the victim was able to wrestle the knife away from Vages.
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The above reports detail arrests made by the Newport Police Department. Descriptions of all events are based solely on police officer reports provided to Patch.
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