A Waukee woman was arrested Saturday night after allegedly assaulting her mother in the home.
Rikki Mae Southard, 35, of 1333 S.E. University Ave., Waukee, was charged with first-offense domestic abuse assault-bodily injury or mental illness and interference with official acts.
The incident began about 10:30 p.m. Saturday in the 1300 block of S.E. University Avenue, where officers of the Waukee Police Department responded to a report of a domestic disturbance.
The officers made contact with the victim, who told the officers that Southard allegedly “punched her in the back with a closed fist,” according to court records, “and then attempted to place her in the bath tub, but she was able to break free.”
Southard allegedly then “threw the victim on the bed, and this was when the victim stated she had troubles breathing,” according to court records.
The officers observed on the victim “a ‘line’ bruising as a result from being thrown by the daughter” and “bruising and injuries consistent with what was reported,” according to court records.
The officers made contact with Southard, who “denied the physical altercation and was less
than cooperative with officers,” according to court records.
The suspect was told to remain seated on a chair, however, she refused to comply and attempted to retrieve something from her
room. At this time, Officers advised her
When the officers directed Southard “to put her hands behind her back,” Southard “refused to comply” and “began resisting” and was at length “assisted to the ground and handcuffed after a short fight with officers,” according to court records.
Southard was held in the Dallas County Jail on a $2,000 cash or surety bond in advance of an initial appearance in Dallas County District Court.
*A criminal charge is merely an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
