UTICA, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- A Utica man is facing assault charges after a domestic incident in West Utica led to his arrest early Wednesday morning.

Officers were called to the 1100 block of State Street at approximately 2:20 am on Wednesday, August 13, regarding a domestic incident. Upon their arrival, they met with the victim who stated that she and the suspect -- 38-year-old Christopher Geiger of Utica -- engaged in an argument over the future of their relationship.

As the argument escalated, Geiger allegedly grabbed a knife and began walking around the apartment with it while arguing with the victim. Eventually, Geiger allegedly raised the knife above his head and began to charge at the victim.

The victim then attempted to call 911, when Geiger grabbed the phone from her hand to p

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