Scottsbluff woman accused of injuring someone with baseball bat

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. -- A Scottsbluff woman faces charges after allegedly injuring someone with a baseball bat.

On July 15th, Scottsbluff Police officers were called to Avenue H for a complaint regarding 44-year-old Julie Osteen reportedly hitting someone with a bat.

SPD said when they arrived, they observed a mark on the victim's shoulder as if they were struck by a bat.

Police said Osteen denied hitting anybody with anything. 

According to police, the victim pointed out the bat and the witness confirmed what the victim told police about being struck.

Osteen was arrested for felony assault, and use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony.