OSKALOOSA – An Oskaloosa woman faces a Domestic Abuse Assault charge after allegedly striking her daughter during a dispute.

Court records show that the incident took place on March 26 at around 2:55pm, when officers with the Oskaloosa Police Department were dispatched to the 1300 block of 3rd Ave W after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance.

When law enforcement arrived, the victim stated that she and her mother were involved in a disagreement over whether certain items in their basement should be thrown away. She also told police that, during the argument, she attempted to remove herself from the situation by exiting the rear of the home, at which point her mother attempted to lock her outside of the house. The conflict escalated further when the mother allegedly struck the victim in the face and arms while trying to keep the door shut.

Police say they observed fresh red marks on the victim’s face that were consistent with being hit by a hand.

The mother was identified as 69-year-old Penny Linville of Oskaloosa. Linville confirmed that she had been arguing with her daughter over items in their basement and attempted to push her out of the house. Court documents state that Linville told law enforcement that the situation “got out of hand.”

Linville was later arrested and transported to the Mahaska County Jail. She has since been released from custody, but now faces a charge of Domestic Abuse Assault Causing Injury or Mental Illness, First Offense, a serious misdemeanor. A no-contact order was also issued for Linville and the victim.