A woman was arrested after she injured her husband with a sword after an argument over drugs and their relationship, deputies say.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office responded Nov. 5 to a home in Middleburg, Florida, just outside of Jacksonville, Florida.

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During an argument, Brandi Oberdeck, 25, threw a wrench at Peter Oberdeck and hit him in the thigh, deputies said. The report said that Peter Oberdeck got a sword, caused damage to the home and dropped the sword. Brandi Oberdeck grabbed the sword and struck the victim’s stomach, forearms and right side.

Peter Oberdeck was taken to a nearby hosptial for treatment.

Peter and Brandi Oberdeck have been married for about four years.

Deputies said it appears that they were under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Deputies found two swords inside the home.

Brandi Oberdeck is charged with aggravated battery. CCSO said she was placed on suicide watch.

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