ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY)- Elmira Police arrested a woman for assault after police say she was the aggressor in a fight with another woman.

The incident happened at 10:30 pm on Saturday, October 1st in Elmira at the 400 block of North Main Street.

An officer broke up the fight and saw Catherine B. James was armed with a screwdriver and had already used it to stab the victim multiple times.

James was taken into custody while the victim was given aid by Elmira Firefighters and Erway EMS.

After further investigation by police James believed the victim was engaged in a romantic relationship with the father of her child who was working at McDonald's and was present during this incident. 

It was also learned that the father had an order of protection against James that she violated by confronting him at his workplace.

James was charged with assault in the 2nd degree and criminal contempt in the 2nd degree.

She was arraigned and sent to the Chemung County Jail. 

The victim was transported to Arnot Ogden Medical Center and is in stable condition after suffering injuries.

EPD is asking anyone with information about this incident to please contact the Elmira Police Department at 607-271-HALT.