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Sioux City woman accused of attack with a machete

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March 11th, 2024 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – A Sioux City woman is in jail after allegedly attacking another woman with a machete this weekend.

Arrest documents say 37-year-old Iona Lasley was in a car yelling at a female transient in an alley Sunday, and then got out and attacked the other woman with a 12 inch machete. The victim had cuts to her face, legs and hands, and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Iona Lasley (Woodbury County Jail photo)

Police say Lasley fled the scene with the weapon, but was caught by an officer. She is facing several charges including willful injury causing serious injury, assault with a deadly weapon, going armed with intent and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Lasley is being held in the Woodbury County Jail on a $25.600 bond.