37-year-old Devenje Edwards was involved in a domestic altercation with her boyfriend, Ricardo Gayden, at a Magevney Street residence. When officers arrived, they spoke with Gayden, who stated that he and Edwards were in an altercation over infidelity that became physical when Edwards attacked him. Gayden then claimed that Edwards grabbed a knife and cut several clothing items of his, including shoes, shorts, and shirts. Gayden also claimed Edwards poked him with the knife but not enough to injure him. Officers noticed Gayden had several marks on his face while speaking with him. Officers then found Edwards, who was hiding in a closet, still armed with the weapon. Edwards was taken into custody on April 19th for aggravated assault, domestic assault, and vandalism.
Devenje Fanta Edwards of Steve Rd in Memphis, TN, was booked into the Shelby County Jail on April 19th, charged with aggravated assault, domestic assault with bodily harm, and vandalism. A judicial commissioner set her bond at $2,500.
