Lincoln Woman Arrested for Cutting Man's Face with Kitchen Knife

Authorities say the 23-year-old suspect assaulted the 57-year-old victim after he was asked to intervene in a domestic dispute.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Lincoln police have arrested a 23-year-old woman named Ashley Sorensen after she allegedly used a large kitchen knife to cut a 57-year-old man's face. The incident occurred on Sunday morning when the victim, an acquaintance of Sorensen's girlfriend, arrived at an apartment to help mediate a dispute between the two women. Sorensen is accused of slashing the victim's face when he told her to leave, though his injuries are not life-threatening. She was arrested on multiple charges including second-degree assault and use of a deadly weapon.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents involving weapons can escalate quickly and pose serious risks to public safety. This case highlights the need for effective intervention and de-escalation strategies when responding to volatile domestic disputes to prevent further harm.

The details

According to the police report, the 57-year-old victim told officers he was asked by Sorensen's girlfriend to come to the apartment and help get Sorensen to leave. When the victim arrived and told Sorensen to leave, she allegedly used a large kitchen knife to slash his face, causing non-life-threatening injuries. Sorensen was arrested at the scene on charges including second-degree assault, use of a deadly weapon, and domestic assault.

  • The incident occurred just before 10 a.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Ashley Sorensen

A 23-year-old Lincoln, Nebraska woman who was arrested for allegedly cutting a man's face with a kitchen knife during a domestic dispute.

The 57-year-old victim

An acquaintance of Sorensen's girlfriend who was asked to intervene in the dispute and was allegedly assaulted by Sorensen with a knife, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.

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What they’re saying

“We must take domestic violence incidents involving weapons extremely seriously to protect public safety.”

— Chief of Police (Lincoln Police Department)

What’s next

Sorensen is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday to determine if she will be granted bail.

The takeaway

This case underscores the need for robust domestic violence intervention programs and better coordination between law enforcement, social services, and the community to identify and de-escalate volatile situations before they turn violent.