A Saturday night altercation led to a stabbing and then the arrest of a Warsaw couple.
Javier Lopes, 34, and Ana Soto, 34, both of Warsaw, were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail on charges of aggravated battery Saturday evening. Both are being held without bond.According to the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to a call from Westhaven Estates Mobile Home Park, Warsaw, about a possible stabbing at lot 21.
When police arrived, Soto had red marks on her neck and wrist, and Lopes had a stab wound to his forearm.
The couple allegedly had a fight that started when Soto reportedly confronted Lopez about his repeated contact with his ex-wife. The argument escalated and allegedly became violent.
Soto reportedly told police that Lopez choked her and she defended herself by stabbing him.
Lopez reportedly told police he was defending himself when he was being stabbed.
Lopez was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital for treatment and was later arrested for aggravated battery.
Soto was treated at the scene and then arrested for aggravated battery.
When investigating inside the home, officers reportedly found a 5-inch steak knife in the living room area.
Information about the incident has been forwarded to the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office for further review.
