Charges against two women accused of attacking Independence McDonald's

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Two women accused of attacking another woman at the Independence McDonald's are scheduled to be arraigned in Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas on Wednesday.

Tori Hawkins and Carilyn Lopez were both charged with aggravated assault.

According to Independence police, Hawkins and Lopez attacked Tiffany Bulanda at the McDonald's in the 6200 block of Brecksville Road just before 1 p.m. on Oct. 16.

When officers arrived, they found Bulanda lying on the ground, screaming that she was in pain and couldn't feel her leg.

Bulanda, of Garfield Heights, told 19 News she was attacked after a misunderstanding about one of her children.

McDonald's surveillance video captured the encounter and shows a McDonald's employee trying to keep the women apart.

Hawkins and Lopez left McDonald's before police arrived, but officers were able to track them down.

Bulanda was taken to hospital and underwent surgery for her injuries.

“They put rods and screws in my leg,” Bulanda said.

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