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Investigators: 1 Woman Pokes Another, Gets Stabbed

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Published: December 18, 2008

Updated: 12/19/2008 12:45 pm

TAMPA - A visitor stabbed by another woman during a dispute Thursday had poked her attacker in the forehead moments before being slashed in the chest, an affidavit states.

The injured woman, Tammy Williams, 31, is being treated at Tampa General Hospital, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. Her condition was not available today.

Marlene Davenport, 46, of 2042 E. Bearss Ave., was held at the Orient Road Jail today on $15,000 bail, jail records show. She is charged with felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon.

According to an affidavit, the women argued over the phone before Williams went to Davenport's apartment about 5:30 p.m. Thursday "to confront the allegations." The document does not elaborate on the cause of argument.

While awaiting Williams' arrival, Davenport armed herself with a large knife, concealed behind her back, and stood on the porch, the affidavit states. She approached Williams after Williams exited her car and continued the argument from the sidewalk.

After Williams poked Davenport in the forehead, Davenport slashed Williams across the chest, the affidavit states.

Williams retreated to her vehicle, with Davenport in pursuit, the affidavit states.

Detectives arrested Davenport about 11 p.m. Thursday after questioning her, records show.

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