Woman in jail after attacking friend with knife, believing she was practicing witchcraft: Pct. 4

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- Authorities say a woman is in jail after attacking her friend with a knife, believing the friend was practicing witchcraft.

According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office, deputies responded to a disturbance at 311 North Vista Dr. on Sunday.

Officials said that upon arrival, deputies learned that Yuleidis Rodriguez had threatened her friend with a knife inside an apartment.

Investigators said Rodriguez attacked the victim after she allegedly saw her praying out loud. Authorities said the suspect believed the victim's prayer was an act of witchcraft.

According to Pct. 4 officials, Rodriguez was arrested and booked into the Harris County Jail, charged with aggravated assault.