A North Platte woman is in jail after she allegedly assaulted her boyfriend with a hammer.

According to a North Platte Police Department (NPPD) news release, a 45-year-old male filed a complaint alleging that his girlfriend, 49-year-old Tamela Morrison, assaulted him with a hammer at their residence in the 1900 block of West 18th.

The victim told Police he had sustained injuries to his arm and leg when Morrison struck him with hammer following an argument.

Officers met with Morrison at the residence and, following an investigation, determined there was probable cause to arrest her for Felony 2nd Degree Domestic Assault, Terroristic Threats and Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony.

Morrison was jailed at the Lincoln County Detention Center.  Her bond has been set at 10% of $50,000.