Jessica Elaine Edwards, 44 of Lindale, was arrested this week after reports said he entered a home on Maple Road and attacked a 54 year-old woman.
Reports said that Edwards told the 72-year-old homeowner, “you better not lie,” when asked about the location of another woman. It was then Edwards reportedly “jumped” the homeowner’s niece.
The victim was left with visible lacerations to her face.
A juvenile at the home witnessed the attack, according to police.
Edwards is charged with first degree burglary, battery, cruelty to children and exploitation of the elderly/disabled.
