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Woman faces domestic abuse assault charges

Peters

A local woman was arrested by Marshalltown police and taken to Marshall County Jail earlier this week on charges of domestic abuse assault cause bodily injury – first offense.

Alexa Kay Peters, 18, was found to be primary aggressor in an incident in the 300 block of Harrison Drive, according to a criminal complaint and affidavit filed in Marshall County District Court. The complaint said Peters admitting throwing an item at the victim, causing injury.

At Peters’ initial appearance earlier this week, a magistrate issued a no contact order, meaning the defendant can not contact the victim. Peters’ was released from jail on her own recognizance. Her preliminary hearing is Jan. 2.

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