A 25-year-old Fairfax woman went before a judge yesterday, accused of hitting her ex-girlfriend with a car during an argument, according to court records. Police say the victim’s right side was pinned between two vehicles before the driver pulled away, and the case has been sent to prosecutors. Authorities also allege the same defendant struck her brother with a glass bottle earlier that day.
Court records reviewed by WKRC Local 12 identify the woman as 25-year-old Chloe Collins and place the incident on Bedford Street near Simpson Avenue in Fairfax. The station reports Collins allegedly hit her ex-girlfriend with a vehicle while the two were arguing, and that the victim had to be freed after becoming wedged between the cars. According to those same records, Collins now faces charges that include felonious assault and domestic violence.
Charges And What They Mean Under Ohio Law
Felonious assault in Ohio is set out in ORC 2903.11. The statute covers knowingly causing serious physical harm or attempting to cause physical harm with a deadly weapon, and it is typically prosecuted as a felony offense.
Ohio’s domestic violence law, ORC 2919.25, makes it a crime to cause or attempt to cause physical harm to a family or household member. The law allows some cases to be charged as felonies, depending on prior convictions or how severe the injuries are. Convictions under either statute can bring prison time and other long-term fallout, including limits on firearm possession.
Court Appearance And Next Steps
Collins appeared before a judge yesterday, and the case remains active in the court system while prosecutors review the documents that have been filed. WKRC reports that those same court records also detail the separate allegation involving a bottle assault on her brother, the very same day. It was not clear from available records whether the court set a bond or when the next hearing will take place.
Resources For Survivors
Anyone in Ohio affected by domestic violence can look up local programs through the Ohio Domestic Violence Network’s find-help page at ODVN. The National Domestic Violence Hotline offers 24/7 confidential support at thehotline.org or by calling 1-800-799-7233.
