A 31-year-old Idaho woman is accused of attacking another mother with a broken Corona beer bottle after showing up at her home uninvited and becoming upset about the cleanliness of the residence, according to court documents.
Background
The incident occurred in Chubbuck, Idaho, on June 20 around 3 a.m. when officers from the Chubbuck Police Department responded to a call for help. Upon arrival, authorities found Leandra Jo Thorpe being pinned to the ground by a man inside the home. Both women involved had sustained cuts to their arms.
According to police reports, the victim told investigators that Thorpe arrived at her house and refused to leave after entering uninvited. The confrontation escalated when Thorpe began complaining about the cleanliness of the home and then brought up the victim's children. When the woman attempted to call 911 for help, authorities say Thorpe intervened.
The Investigation
Court documents obtained by EastIdahoNews.com detail how the argument turned physical. Police said Thorpe allegedly struck the victim in the head before grabbing a bottle of Corona beer from the kitchen. Witnesses report that Thorpe then broke the bottle and began slashing at the woman with the shattered glass.
The victim told police she shielded herself but did not retaliate against Thorpe during the attack. Emergency medical technicians treated the woman at the scene for cuts to her hands and wrists sustained from the broken glass. Following the alleged bottle attack, prosecutors say Thorpe continued punching the victim until a man in the residence was able to restrain her.
When police read Thorpe her Miranda rights and questioned her about the incident, she claimed she was upset by the condition of the home and alleged that the victim had been spreading false rumors about her. Thorpe denied using the broken bottle as a weapon during the altercation.
The Charges
Thorpe has been charged with aggravated battery in connection with the attack. She also faces a misdemeanor count of destruction of a telecommunication instrument for allegedly grabbing the victim's phone to prevent her from calling 911. Thorpe was booked into the Bannock County Jail and subsequently posted $10,000 bond.
Key Takeaways
- Leandra Jo Thorpe, 31, has been charged with aggravated battery following an alleged attack in Chubbuck, Idaho
- Police say Thorpe used a broken Corona beer bottle to slash the victim after an argument over household cleanliness
- The incident began when Thorpe showed up uninvited and refused to leave the victim's residence
- Both women sustained cuts during the altercation; the victim required EMT treatment for wounds to her hands and wrists
- Thorpe claimed in her statement to police that the confrontation occurred because she 'asked one question' about the home's condition
What's Next
Thorpe is currently out on bond pending further court proceedings. Her next scheduled court appearance is set for July 2, where she will face the aggravated battery charges. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to piece together the events that led to the violent encounter between the two women.