Cincinnati woman charged after stabbing boyfriend with steak knife

Demetria Holder allegedly attacked her boyfriend, causing serious facial injuries

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A 26-year-old Cincinnati woman named Demetria Holder has been charged with felonious assault after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend in the face with a steak knife on Monday in the South Cumminsville neighborhood. Holder reportedly admitted to the attack, which caused serious injuries to her boyfriend's face.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents like this one highlight the need for greater mental health resources and support services in the community to help prevent such attacks. The case also raises questions about how to better address underlying issues that can lead to violent outbursts within relationships.

The details

According to court records, the incident occurred on Monday on the 2000 block of Montana Ave. near South Cumminsville. Holder allegedly told officers at the scene that she attacked her boyfriend, causing serious injuries to his face. She now faces a charge of felonious assault.

  • The incident occurred on Monday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Demetria Holder

A 26-year-old Cincinnati woman who has been charged with felonious assault for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend in the face with a steak knife.

Holder's boyfriend

The victim of the alleged stabbing attack, who suffered serious facial injuries.

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What’s next

The judge will decide whether to grant Holder bail at her upcoming court hearing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for greater mental health resources and support services in the community to help prevent domestic violence incidents and address the underlying issues that can lead to such attacks.