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Fairfield Woman Faces Domestic Abuse Charge After Alleged Knife Threat Against Sibling

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A Fairfield woman is facing a domestic abuse charge after allegedly threatening a sibling with a knife at their shared residence.

Yvette Stepp, 62, was charged with Domestic Abuse Assault — 2nd Offense, an aggravated misdemeanor, following an incident at a residence on South 17th Street in Fairfield on the evening of November 5th. According to court documents, Stepp threatened her sibling by taking a knife and telling them she would kill them during the night if they did not leave the home they share.

A no contact order has been requested in the case. Stepp is being held on a $2,000 cash or surety bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 16th.

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