Woman Charged with Stabbing Boyfriend Over TV Dispute

Teariney Dixon allegedly attacked her boyfriend and tried to cut off his dreadlocks during a fight over household items.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:08pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a kitchen knife, the blade reflecting a harsh, direct flash of light against a pitch-black background, conveying the stark, gritty, and investigative nature of this crime.A violent domestic dispute over household items escalates into a brutal knife attack, exposing the dangers of unchecked anger and the need for greater intervention.Tallahassee Today

A 37-year-old Tallahassee woman named Teariney Dixon has been charged with attempted homicide after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend and attempting to saw off his dreadlocks during an argument over who would keep a TV and other household items. The incident occurred after the victim accused Dixon of cheating, leading to a physical altercation where Dixon wielded a kitchen knife and stabbed the victim's finger. She then tried to cut off his hair before police arrived to find the apartment in disarray with blood everywhere.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents involving weapons and attempts to physically harm a partner are serious crimes that raise concerns about public safety and the need for better resources and intervention to prevent such escalations. This case also highlights the potential mental health factors that can contribute to outbursts of violence within relationships.

The details

According to the police report, the argument started when the victim accused Dixon of cheating. Dixon then locked the victim out of the apartment, forcing him to kick down the door to get back inside. Once inside, Dixon grabbed a kitchen knife and charged at the victim, stabbing his finger. The victim tried to walk away, but Dixon rushed him and attempted to saw off his dreadlocks. Police arrived to find the apartment in disarray with blood everywhere.

  • The incident occurred on April 18, 2026.

The players

Teariney Dixon

A 37-year-old Tallahassee resident who has been charged with attempted homicide for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend and attempting to cut off his dreadlocks during a dispute.

The Victim

The 37-year-old boyfriend of Teariney Dixon who was allegedly stabbed and had his hair targeted during the incident.

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What they’re saying

“I explained to Dixon that she could not have been just trying to get her property back because after [the victim] dropped the purse, she re-engaged with him, grabbing him by his hair and stabbing at his neck and back of the head.”

— Police Officer

What’s next

Dixon has pled not guilty to the attempted homicide charge. The judge will determine whether she will be granted bail as the case proceeds.

The takeaway

This disturbing incident of domestic violence highlights the need for better resources and intervention to prevent such escalations, as well as the potential mental health factors that can contribute to outbursts of violence within relationships.