October 27th 2023.
River Roper, a Washington woman, has been arrested for domestic assault and armed criminal action, according to the EMissourian. On October 18, Roper and her ex-boyfriend met at a Washington motel. While he was showering, Roper's father arrived and began arguing with the ex-boyfriend. Though her father left before any physical altercation occurred, Roper and her ex-boyfriend continued to argue.
Eventually, the ex-boyfriend was cut with a small table knife with a black handle, according to the police report. Roper claims that she was holding the knife to protect herself and did not intend to cut him. The laceration was approximately 3 to 4 inches in length. Roper grabbed towels to wrap his wound and then drove him to a local Walgreens to buy gauze.
The ex-boyfriend refused to go to the hospital, so they returned to the ex-boyfriend's apartment. After two hours, he began to lose consciousness, prompting Roper to call 911. He was taken to Mercy Hospital, where he was treated and released the following day.
Roper initially told police that her ex was stabbed by a homeless Black man as he walked home from the gas station. However, after further investigation, police questioned her account. When the police searched the motel room, they found the bloody towels and other evidence. Moreover, they had received three calls about a domestic dispute involving the pair, all in September.
Roper is currently being held on a $50,000 cash only bond. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of domestic violence and the importance of calling the authorities when in a dangerous situation.
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