FAYETTE COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Fayette County woman is facing charges after West Virginia State Police say she assaulted her mother and threatened to kill her during a domestic dispute Sunday evening.
According to a criminal complaint, troopers responded around 6:40 p.m. on June 22 to an apartment on Fayette Hill Road in Fayetteville after Fayette County 911 received a report of a domestic disturbance.
When officers arrived, they spoke with Mary Campbell, who told police an argument began after her mother, Tina Belcher, told her to clean the apartment ahead of an inspection scheduled for the following day. Campbell claimed her mother pointed a finger in her face, pushed toward her, and fell onto her knee.
However, the victim gave officers a different account of the incident.
According to the complaint, Belcher told investigators she reminded Campbell to clean the room because of the upcoming inspection. She said Campbell became confrontational, prompting her to grab her phone. Belcher told police she pointed at Campbell, who then allegedly shoved her to the ground.
The victim further alleged Campbell climbed on top of her and threatened to kill her if she called anyone for help. Belcher told officers she was able to get outside the apartment following the incident.
Investigators obtained a written statement from the victim and photographed her injuries using a body-worn camera.
According to the complaint, the victim also told officers that Campbell has schizophrenia.
Following the investigation, troopers determined there was probable cause to charge Campbell with domestic battery for allegedly making unlawful physical contact with her mother, a household member.
The incident remains under investigation. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
