Corvallis Man Arrested After Sword Assault, Domestic Violence

In Corvallis, Oregon, 29-year-old Seth Amos Grace was arrested after assaulting a man, Keenan Simone-Ballantyne, with a katana-style sword, causing serious injury to his leg. The incident took place at Grace's residence where he had been drinking with Simone-Ballantyne and his girlfriend, Nicole Buck. Earlier that evening, Grace also punched Buck in the face during an argument while walking to a store for more alcohol, breaking her nose. Following the attacks, Simone-Ballantyne was hospitalized, and Buck was treated at the scene. Grace faces multiple charges, including attempted first-degree assault, second-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, and fourth-degree assault constituting domestic violence. The Corvallis Police Department continues to investigate the case and is seeking additional information from witnesses.