Rowan County Woman Charged After Partner Cut With Sharp Object, Warrant Says

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — A Rowan County woman is facing misdemeanor domestic violence charges after police say she used a sharp object to cut her partner during an argument.

Quinta Janelle Caldwell was arrested on November 24, according to a magistrate’s order filed in Rowan County District Court. The warrant states that Caldwell unlawfully and willfully assaulted Antwan Dominique Hunter, who she was in a dating relationship with at the time.

Investigators say Caldwell cut Hunter in the face with a sharp object, causing a serious laceration to the left side of his cheek and under his chin. The incident reportedly occurred within Rowan County, and the charge documents indicate both offenses happened on the same date.

Caldwell is charged with misdemeanor crime of domestic violence and misdemeanor assault inflicting serious injury. She waived her probable cause hearing, which had been scheduled for January 21, 2026, and the case will move forward in Rowan District Court.