Woman charged with felony assault for cutting woman's hand

Kassia Alberts allegedly cut another woman's hand during a fight at an apartment in Sidney, Ohio.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:55pm

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An extreme close-up of a bloodied knife blade reflecting a faint red light, conceptually illustrating the violence of the assault without depicting any graphic imagery.A violent altercation leads to criminal charges, underscoring the need for better conflict resolution skills in the community.Sidney Today

A 39-year-old Van Wert woman named Kassia Alberts has been charged with felonious assault after allegedly cutting another woman's hand during a fight at an apartment in Sidney, Ohio on the morning of March 30. The victim was treated at the hospital for her injuries, while Alberts fled the scene but was later located and arrested.

Why it matters

Violent altercations between individuals can lead to serious injuries and criminal charges, underscoring the importance of conflict resolution and de-escalation skills to prevent such incidents from occurring.

The details

According to the Sidney Police Department, officers responded to an apartment in the 1100 block of Hilltop Avenue on a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, they discovered that two women visiting the residence had gotten into a fight, during which one of the women received a significant cut on her hand. The suspect, Kassia Alberts, had left the scene prior to the officers' arrival but was later located and charged with felonious assault.

  • The incident occurred on the morning of Monday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Kassia Alberts

A 39-year-old woman from Van Wert, Ohio who has been charged with felonious assault for allegedly cutting another woman's hand during a fight.

Sidney Police Department

The law enforcement agency that responded to the reported stabbing and arrested Kassia Alberts.

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What’s next

Kassia Alberts is being held in the Shelby County jail, and her case will proceed through the criminal justice system.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the need for better conflict resolution and de-escalation skills to prevent violent altercations from occurring, as they can lead to serious injuries and criminal charges.