A Minden woman was arrested Friday on charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and illegal use of a weapon following a domestic dispute.
Chameteria Jones, 40, turned herself in to the Minden City Police Department after an active 911 call reported her involvement in an altercation in the 100 block of N. Talton Street. Dispatch had earlier advised officers that Jones had fired a gun into the air during the incident.
According to the victim, the argument escalated when Jones brandished a knife and threatened to cause bodily harm. The situation intensified when Jones armed herself with a firearm, made additional threats, and fired a shot into the air. The victim reported to both dispatch and responding officers that he feared for his life.
Upon Jones’ arrival at the police department, a gunshot residue test was conducted on her hands, which came back positive. Investigators at the scene recovered a 9mm shell casing and a knife, which was found in Jones’ vehicle.
Post-Miranda, Jones admitted to engaging in a verbal argument with the victim, which escalated to her arming herself with a knife and then a firearm. Jones claimed she acted in self-defense. The dispute reportedly began over a grill.
Jones was subsequently charged with aggravated assault with a firearm and illegal use of a weapon, both felony offenses.
All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.