A Loveland man faces a felonious assault charge after allegedly slashing his brother's chest open with a razor blade during an argument about loud music.

Scott Addler appeared in court on the charge, WKRC reported Oct. 11, citing court records. The incident occurred Sept. 16 on West Loveland Avenue near Cherokee Drive.

The confrontation started when Addler's brother approached him about loud music coming from his room, according to court records cited by WKRC. Addler, who was believed to be intoxicated at the time, began arguing with his brother. He then allegedly used a razor blade to slice his brother's chest, causing a deep wound.

WKRC’s report did not provide the victim’s name, hospitalization information, bond amount or next court date.

The charge is serious. Felonious assault under Ohio Revised Code Section 2903.11 is typically a second-degree felony. A conviction on a second-degree felony carries two to eight years in prison.

Court records cited in the WKRC report do not detail the victim's condition beyond the wound or say whether he was hospitalized. The victim's name has not been released.

No bond amount, next court date, or case number has been made public. The law enforcement agency that responded to the Sept. 16 call has not been identified in available records. No official statement from the Loveland Police Department or any other agency has appeared in connection with the case.

West Loveland Avenue near Cherokee Drive sits in a residential stretch of the city.

Residents with information about the incident can contact the Loveland Police Department at 513-583-3000.