Suspect Arrested, Charged in Assault at 1300 Cage Street

Charges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the assault of a woman at 1300 Cage Street about 10:30 p.m. on Saturday (Sept. 14).

The suspect, Lecia Lancelin Grant (b/f, 56), is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in the 338th State District Court.  A booking photo of Grant is attached to this news release.

The victim, Mohaganye Barriere, 41, was transported to an area hospital in stable condition.

HPD Major Assaults & Family Violence Division Officers A. Ferrell, J. Roberts and S. Todic reported:

Officers responded to an assault in-progress call at the above address and found Ms. Barriere lying in the street with a large laceration on her right shoulder.  Barriere stated she and suspect Grant got into an argument that escalated into a physical fight.  During the altercation, Grant pulled out a box cutter and stabbed Barriere.

Grant was taken into custody and subsequently charged.

Lecia Lancelin Grant

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