KIRKSVILLE, Mo – A preliminary hearing was held Wdnesday, November 30, in Adair County for a Kirksville woman accused of assaulting a roommate.
A probable cause statement says Nioka Morelock, 21, stabbed a man in the stomach and back after an altercation. Benjamin Gibson told police she was attempting to rob him, while Morelock claimed self defense.
She is charged with domestic assault and armed criminal action.
A continuation of the case is December 21st in Adair County.