A 55-year-old Cincinnati woman is facing criminal charges after court records say she stabbed her sister multiple times in the arm inside a downtown apartment. The alleged attack happened on June 26 at an apartment on Central Avenue near W. Sixth Street. Court documents identify the suspect as Treva Arnold, 55, who is now charged in Hamilton County.
According to WKRC Local 12, court records state that Arnold used a kitchen knife to stab her sister multiple times in the arm inside the Central Avenue apartment. The station reports that she faces charges of felonious assault and domestic violence and notes that a booking photo was provided by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. Local 12's coverage is based on court filings in Hamilton County.
What the charges mean
Ohio’s felonious assault statute covers knowingly causing serious physical harm or causing harm with a deadly weapon. Under state law, that offense is generally treated as a second-degree felony, according to the Ohio Revised Code. Domestic violence, charged under ORC 2919.25, applies when the alleged victim is a family or household member and can be filed as a misdemeanor or elevated to a felony depending on the level of injury and any prior convictions, per the Ohio Revised Code. Convictions can bring prison time, fines, and collateral consequences such as restrictions on firearm ownership. Everyone accused of a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Next steps
Arnold’s case will move through Hamilton County court, where arraignment and any later motions or hearings will appear on public dockets and booking logs. Official filings will show whether prosecutors add charges, set bond, or schedule additional court dates. This story will be updated as new court records and law enforcement releases become available.
