A Keokuk County woman is facing a domestic abuse charge after an incident in the early morning hours of Saturday, September 12th.
Shawn Erving, 55, of Keota has been charged with Domestic Abuse Assault — Injury or Mental Illness, First Offense, a Serious Misdemeanor. The alleged altercation occurred at approximately 12:22 a.m.
According to court documents, Erving allegedly assaulted her mother at their Keota residence. As a result of the assault, the victim sustained skin abrasions to her lower right forearm and upper right bicep, with blood showing from the injury on her bicep.
Erving is being held on a $300 cash or surety bond. A no-contact order has been requested in the case. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for September 22nd.
