Gainesville woman arrested after assaulting, attempting to stab man with drill

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County deputies arrested Lakeyra Ross, 43, of Gainesville Wednesday night after she allegedly assaulted and attempted to stab a man with an electric drill.

Deputies say Ross also pulled out a pocket knife during the fight and hit the victim multiple times in the head and neck area, causing deep cuts in the victim’s neck.

After trying to leave, Ross pulled the victim back by his undershirt before he eventually got away, running outside.

Once outside, Ross grabbed the drill and attempted to stab the victim in his shoulder, leaving a bruise on his shoulder consistent with a drill bit, according to deputies.

The victim lives with Ross, making the incident domestic in nature.

She is being charged with aggravated battery and assault.

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