Homer Police Arrest Homer Woman After an Assault With a Knife

Officers with the Homer Police Department responded to an incident that took place back on February 15th at a residence within the Village of Homer. Homer Police say an investigation into the incident determined 62 year old Dorothy G. Parkin of Homer, assaulted a victim with a knife.

The victim sustained minor injuries from Parkin’s assault, but refused medical attention at the scene of the incident, Homer Police said. A warrant was issued for Parkin’s arrest on the charges of Assault in the 2nd, a Felony, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th, a Misdemeanor.

Officers located and arrested Parkin the following day of the incident during the early morning hours at 134 Homer Ave. in Cortland (Guthrie Cortland Medical Center). She was taken to Cortland County Jail where she was processed and then held for Centralized Arraignment.