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Iowa woman accused of using bleach as a weapon

A 51-year-old Iowa woman faced a domestic assault charge after she allegedly poured bleach on her wife when they argued over air freshener.
Susan Leslie photo from Polk County Jail

A 51-year-old Iowa woman faced a domestic assault charge after she allegedly poured bleach on her wife when they argued over air freshener.

Susan Leslie and her wife reportedly argued over using Febreze while cleaning a bedroom in their Des Moines home Tuesday, May 26, 2015.  Leslie claimed the air freshener made her sick, and when she became upset over it, her wife locked herself in a bedroom where she tried to call 911 according to the Des Moines Register.

The 911 call kept dropping, so the woman called a friend who then summoned police.  Meanwhile, Leslie allegedly pried open the bedroom door with a pair of scissors, and then poured bleach on the victim’s head and arms.   Leslie reportedly told police the victim had also assaulted her during the altercation.

Court records showed Leslie was charged with one count of domestic abuse assault with intent to inflict serious injury.  She waived her preliminary hearing and her bond was set at $2,000 cash.  A no-contact order was also issued, to remain in effect until the case was resolved.

Jail records showed Leslie remained held in the Polk County Jail as of Thursday morning, May 28.

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