63-year-old Manivone Manivong was involved in a domestic altercation with her sister-in-law, Bounkham Ounoutha, at their residence on June 4th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Ounoutha, who told them that Manivong, her sister-in-law and roommate, had begun throwing out her belongings. Ounouotha told officers that she and Manivong had started arguing. During the argument, Manivong had run towards her with her fists curled up, punching Ounoutha in the chest before pushing her. Officers then spoke with Manivong, who told them she had gotten into a verbal argument with Ounoutha. During the argument, Ounouotha walked towards her, telling her, “Hit me, hit me,” placing Manivong in fear for her own safety. Manivong told officers that Ounoutha kept walking towards her, so she pushed her away. A witness to the crime, who is Manivong’s Husband and Ounoutha’s brother, told officers that he heard the argument between them and walked outside to call 911. Proceeding this, when he re-entered the residence, he observed Manivong pushing Ounoutha. After he separated both parties, he noticed Manivong outside talking and talking to herself. The witness believed Manivong was going to hurt Ounoutha. Based on the statements given, Manivong was deemed the primary aggressor and taken into custody for domestic assault on June 5th.
Manivone Manivong punches sister-in-law in her chest during argument
