Woman stabbed man in head in front of 4 children, Columbus police say

A woman was accused of stabbing a man in the back of the head while in the presence of four children, authorities said.

Jessica Nickerson, 27, faces one count each of aggravated assault, possession of a knife during a crime, third-degree child cruelty, battery and giving false information. She was booked into the Muscogee County Jail for a 2 pm. Friday hearing in Columbus Recorder's Court.

Columbus police were called to the 2500 block of Broadmoor Drive around 5 p.m. Wednesday to investigate a stabbing. The victim's current condition is unknown.

Officials said Nickerson stabbed a man in the back of the head with a large kitchen knife following a verbal altercation. Four children were present at the time, authorities said.

Officials said Nickerson also shoved the victim's mother, leaving her injured.

She allegedly gave police a false date of birth, authorities added.

Sarah Robinson: 706-571-8622, @sarahR_92

This story was originally published December 21, 2017 at 11:22 AM with the headline "Woman stabbed man in head in front of 4 children, Columbus police say."