GC woman charged with assault, felony burglary

A Grundy Center woman is facing felony charges over allegations that she broke into a residence in town and assaulted the occupant.
           
According to a criminal complaint, 34-year-old Theresa Stearns kicked down the door at a residence in Grundy Center on Tuesday, April 30, and delivered “several blows causing injuries to the hand, neck and face” of a female victim. The filing does not indicate, however, that Stearns stole any items after entering the house.
           
Grundy Center Police Officer Alissa Loew arrested Stearns on May 1, and an initial hearing is scheduled for May 10. First Degree Burglary is a Class B Felony, and Assault Causing Bodily Injury or Mental Illness is a serious misdemeanor. A no-contact order has been issued between Stearns and the alleged victim.