A woman faces criminal charges for allegedly biting her 12-year-old son and assaulting two police officers at her Boardman residence.

The Mahoning County Grand Jury has handed up a three count indictment against 41-year-old Melissa Ann Riddick.  The 41-year old is charged with one count of obstructing official business, and two counts of assault.

Riddick was arrested in September at her Carter Circle apartment, where her 12-year-old son showed officers a bite mark on his arm.

Riddick's 22-year-old son also told police that he had been arguing with his mom.

Police say the woman tried to bite one them and kicked one of the officers as she was being arrested.  They also say that Riddick threatened to kill one of the officers.

According to the police report, Riddick attempted to kick out the window of the cruiser, and repeatedly struck her head against the interior of the vehicle.

Riddick will be arraigned on the charges in Mahoning County Common Pleas Court.