A Portsmouth woman already facing a separate felony case has now been indicted on a new felonious assault charge involving an alleged knife attack.
The Scioto County Grand Jury indicted Stephanie Meadows, 46, of Portsmouth, on one count of felonious assault.
According to the indictment, Meadows is accused of knowingly causing or attempting to cause physical harm to Aaron Matthew Huseman on October 13 with what prosecutors described as a folding knife with a butcher-style blade.
The new charge adds to an already complicated court history for Meadows.
Already Facing Separate Felony Case
A Scioto County grand jury previously indicted Meadows in September on charges of tampering with evidence, aggravated possession of drugs and obstructing official business stemming from a June 30 incident.
That indictment alleges Meadows possessed methamphetamine in an amount at or above the bulk amount but less than five times bulk.
Prosecutors also accused her of altering, concealing, removing or using evidence with the intent to interfere with an investigation.
Court records indicate authorities were unable to locate Meadows to serve her with a summons in that earlier case.
Relative Accused Her of Using Her Identity
Meadows also made news earlier this year after a Florida woman contacted the Scioto County Sheriff’s Office and claimed Meadows had used her identity when she was arrested.
According to that report, the woman identified herself as Meadows’ sister and told deputies that Meadows had allegedly provided her name and Social Security number when Portsmouth Police arrested her and she was booked into the Scioto County Jail.
Jail staff were notified of the allegation, and the woman was advised to contact Portsmouth Police about the suspected misuse of her identity.
Meadows was later charged in Portsmouth Municipal Court with falsification and tampering with evidence.
December Court Date Set
Following her arrest, Portsmouth Municipal Court released Meadows on her own recognizance and appointed a public defender.
Scioto County Common Pleas Court has now issued a summons for Meadows to appear for a hearing on December 9.
The felonious assault charge, the earlier felony charges and the allegations involving the use of another person’s identity are accusations. Meadows is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.