CORTLAND — A Homer woman was arrested on February 16 in Cortland following an alleged assault involving a weapon.
Dorothy G. Parkin, 62, was taken into custody by officers from the Homer Police Department at approximately 3:39 a.m. at 134 Homer Ave.
Authorities acted on an arrest warrant issued by the Town of Homer Court, charging Parkin with assault in the 2nd degree, a D felony, and criminal possession of a weapon in the 4th degree, an A misdemeanor.
The charges were related to an incident on February 15, in the village of Homer, where Parkin allegedly assaulted a victim with a knife, resulting in a minor injury.
The victim reportedly refused medical attention at the scene.
Following her arrest, Parkin was transported to the Cortland County Jail for processing and was held pending arraignment in the Centralized Arraignment Part.
She was released on February 27.
