Police say a 69-year-old woman from Palm Springs has been arrested after her husband reported that she tried to cut off his penis with a large pair of scissors.
Palm Springs police said in a statement that Virginia Valdez was arrested on suspicion of mayhem, assault with a deadly weapon and spousal abuse.
Jail records say she was released on $100,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court next month.
The couple has been married for 32 years, according to the Los Angeles Times.
The 62-year-old husband — whose name was not released — called police after the attack. When officers arrived at his house, he said his wife had attempted to sever his penis with scissors, which police say resembled poultry shears.
“They were more heavy duty than the standard office scissors,” Palm Springs police told the Times.
Officers recovered the scissors and arrested Valdez.
Police say the husband was treated at an area hospital for cuts and bruises to his penis and thighs. He was later released.
