KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha woman is facing felony charges after allegedly injuring her 77-year-old grandmother during an argument in their shared home earlier this week. The incident, which took place on May 20, resulted in visible injuries to the elderly victim and a felony criminal complaint filed two days later.

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Stephanie E. Correa, 38, is charged with one count of physical abuse of an elder person – intentionally causing bodily harm, a Class H felony, and one count of disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. Both charges include domestic abuse enhancers. She made her initial appearance in Kenosha County Circuit Court on Thursday. Commissioner William Michel II set her preliminary hearing for May 29, 2025.

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According to the criminal complaint, officers with the Kenosha Police Department responded to a 911 call around 1:24 p.m. on Tuesday at a residence in the 6900 block of 13th Avenue. The caller reported that Correa had thrown a box at her grandmother during a domestic dispute.

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Upon arrival, Officer Nicholas Portokalis and Officer Matthew Hornfeck made contact with the victim, who was identified as Bonnie M. Noe. Noe told police that she and Correa had argued over laundry use—specifically, that Correa was not allowed to use the washing machine. The disagreement escalated when Correa placed a toy box behind the dryer, which Noe feared was a fire hazard. When Noe asked Correa to move it, Correa allegedly picked up the box and hurled it at her, striking her on the right hand.

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Police observed a fresh, bleeding wound on Noe’s right hand, consistent with an abrasion that had broken the skin. Dried blood was also noted on her shirt and forearm. Noe told police she had not consented to Correa’s actions and reported experiencing pain from the impact.

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Noe further told police that Correa has a history of methamphetamine use, which she believes has altered Correa’s behavior and mental clarity. The criminal complaint noted that the two women reside together in Noe’s home and that Noe no longer wants Correa living there.

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Correa was taken into custody at the scene without incident. Officers reported that she was cooperative during the arrest and that handcuffs were properly applied and double-locked.

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The felony charge of elder abuse carries a maximum penalty of six years in prison and a $10,000 fine. The disorderly conduct charge carries up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Because both charges are designated as acts of domestic abuse, Correa would also be subject to a domestic abuse surcharge upon conviction.

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Correa remains in custody at the Kenosha County Jail as of Thursday afternoon. Her next scheduled court date is May 29 for a preliminary hearing.