BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman is facing multiple felony charges after an alleged violent incident involving her partner, which police say occurred during an argument about a dog.
Erica Kraemer, 50, has been charged with battery with a deadly weapon and intimidation with a deadly weapon, both Level 5 felonies, as well as domestic battery, a Level 6 felony.
The charges stem from an incident on Friday, November 29, when Bloomington Police responded to a call at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. Officers spoke with a man who had sustained several injuries, including bruises, cuts, and swelling. The man later told authorities that Kraemer had physically assaulted him during a domestic dispute.
The man involved in the incident told police that he had been spending the night with Kraemer after she invited him over for Thanksgiving dinner and to see a new dog. However, the evening took a violent turn after Kraemer reportedly began smoking synthetic drugs known as “spice,” and a confrontation over the dog knocking over its bed led to the violent assault.
According to court documents, the argument escalated when Kraemer allegedly became combative after stepping in dog urine on the floor. Police say Kraemer grabbed a large knife, described as a machete, and attacked the man. As the man attempted to protect himself, he suffered several cuts to his right eye. During the altercation, Kraemer reportedly told the man she was going to kill him.
After the attack, Kraemer reportedly fell asleep on the couch but became confrontational again when she woke up. Authorities later located Kraemer at her apartment, where she initially denied the allegations. However, Kraemer eventually admitted to punching and striking the man with a knife. A knife matching the description provided was found hidden in the couch at her residence.
Kraemer was arrested and transported to the Monroe County Jail. During a bail review hearing on Wednesday, Kraemer was released on her recognizance. She was ordered to report to probation on pretrial case management. She is scheduled to return to court for a pretrial conference on January 30, 2024.
Those facing criminal charges are considered innocent unless convicted through due legal proceedings. Accusations alone do not imply guilt; the judicial system will evaluate the presented evidence to reach a verdict.
