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Police arrest woman accused of assaulting retirement home attendant

It is alleged that when the accused was asked to leave the room, she became upset and struck an attendant with a piece of equipment
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NEWS RELEASE
SAULT STE. MARIE POLICE SERVICE
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On March 9, 2019 officers with the Patrol Services division of the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service arrested (peace bond issued) for assault with a weapon.

It’s alleged on March 8, 2019 the accused was visiting a relative at a retirement home in the 0-100 block of Van Daele Street when she was asked to leave the room by attendants. She became upset and struck an attendant with a piece of equipment.

She is charged with one count of assault with a weapon. She is scheduled to appear in court on April 15, 2019.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: This article has been edited to reflect the fact that a peace bond was issued