A 32-year-old woman is accused of stabbing her boyfriend in the arm with a kitchen knife on New Year's Day, according to information the Arlington County Police Department released Wednesday.

Griselda Y. Saravia, of Arlington, has been arrested and charged with unlawful wounding.

Saravia got into a verbal argument with her boyfriend at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday in the 800 block of South Frederick Street, according to police. The argument escalated and authorities said Saravia stabbed her boyfriend before he was able to break free and call for help.

The man was taken to Virginia Hospital Center for treatment of the stab wound. Saravia was released on recognizance with a $7,500 unsecured bond.