Woman Arrested For Assault Following Stabbing

BROCTON-A woman was arrested Monday and charged with felony assault and criminal mischief following an alleged stabbing according to New York State Police.

Troopers report Stephanie Metzler, 23, approached a woman from behind and stabbed her in the neck with a knife.

The victim stated Metzler smashed her cell phone on the ground and continued to assault her.

Troopers located Metzler and found the weapon used to assault the woman.

Metzler was arraigned in the Town of Portland court and remained to the Chautauqua County Jail.