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Peterborough woman charged after allegedly assaulting officer, stealing wheelchair

Peterborough police laid charges against an 18-year-old woman after she allegedly assaulted an officer on Monday. Global Peterborough

A Peterborough woman is facing assault and other charges following an alleged incident involving a staff member and a police officer on Monday morning.

The Peterborough Police Service says officers responded to an unnamed address around 11 a.m. where a woman was reportedly refusing to leave the premises.

While officers spoke with the woman, police allege she brandished a knife and attempted to strike a staff member at the location. She also allegedly struck an officer in the face and spat on them.

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According to police, the officer eventually apprehended the woman. After a subsequent investigation, police allege the woman was also found in possession of a stolen electric wheelchair.

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Sabrina-Blue Wilson, 18, of McDonnel Street, was arrested and charged with assaulting a peace officer, assault with a weapon, resisting a peace officer and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

She was held in custody and appeared in court in Peterborough later that day.

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