A Sunday disturbance inside a north Houston apartment ended with one woman in handcuffs after deputies say she went after a friend with a knife because she thought the friend was dabbling in witchcraft.
Harris County Precinct 4 deputies were called to 311 North Vista Drive, where investigators say they identified Yuleidis Rodriguez as the suspect. Rodriguez was taken into custody and booked into the Harris County Jail on an aggravated assault charge, according to officials.
What deputies say
According to ABC13 Houston, the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office said deputies responded to the apartment after a disturbance call and learned that Rodriguez had threatened her friend with a knife inside the unit.
Investigators told the outlet the confrontation started after Rodriguez allegedly saw her friend praying out loud. Rodriguez reportedly decided that the prayer was not just prayer, but an act of witchcraft, and the argument escalated from there into the knife incident.
Possible penalties under Texas law
Aggravated assault is classified as a felony under the Texas Penal Code. The charge can apply when an assault involves serious bodily injury or when a deadly weapon, such as a knife, is used in the commission of the offense.
The crime is most often prosecuted as a second-degree felony, which can bring substantial prison time and fines. State law allows for even harsher punishment if certain aggravating factors are present, such as particular types of victims or circumstances surrounding the assault.
Investigation and next steps
Per ABC13 Houston, Rodriguez was arrested at the scene and booked into the Harris County Jail on the aggravated assault charge. The outlet reported that bond information and court dates were not listed at the time of publication.
Authorities have not released any additional details about the case, which remains under review by investigators.
The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office shares contact information and community alerts on its website, Constable Pct. 4, where residents can find nonemergency phone numbers and other resources. This story will be updated if officials release further information or court filings become available.
