A woman was drinking with a man and his sister, and they allegedly decided to physically attack her after she refused to take a shot.
On April 14, around 5:34 pm, Gallup Police Officer Nicole Diswood was dispatched to 102 E. Hill Ave. in Gallup in reference to a domestic dispute.
When she arrived at the scene, Diswood met with a female victim, who said a man and his sister physically attacked her. The victim said that the man’s name was Rocoby Wood and his sister’s name is Ashley James. She explained that the three of them had been hanging out drinking at James’ apartment.
According to the report, the victim stated that she eventually got up to put her son down for a nap, and Wood asked her if she wanted to take a shot, which she refused. James reportedly called the victim “a pussy” for not wanting to take a shot.
The victim asked James what she had against her, and then Wood came back into the room and accused the victim of saying something about his mother. He then proceeded to punch the victim in the face multiple times, the report states.
The woman was able to push Wood off of her, but then James grabbed her by the hair and started hitting her. James bit the victim’s breast twice.
Additionally, the victim said that after James bit her Wood punched her in the face again, and then pushed her down. While she was trying to get back up, Wood either punched or kicked her in the back.
The victim was able to grab her kids and go to the house next door.
Diswood looked over the victim, and her injuries matched up with her story. An ambulance was dispatched to the scene.
James was still next door when the police arrived. James was charged with aggravated battery and transported to the McKinley County Adult Detention Center.
Wood was not at the house when Diswood arrived, so a warrant was issued for his arrest.
James’ preliminary hearing is on May 18.
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