A Peterborough woman is facing charges, including assaulting a peace officer, following an incident Saturday night.
According to the Peterborough Police Service, around 8:30 p.m., officers were in the area speaking with youth on the train bridge along George Street North for an unrelated matter.
Police say a woman in the area allegedly began to swear at an officer. She was cautioned by the officer who noticed the woman was in possession of a bag of unmarked cigarettes, contrary to the Tobacco Tax Act.
Police allege that when the officer attempted to seize the bag, the woman assaulted the officer.
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During her arrest, officers located a concealed knife in her possession.
Farrah Nicole Eriksen, 22, of Sherbrooke Street, was charged with assaulting a peace officer, carrying a concealed weapon, two counts of failure to comply with probation, and one count of failure to comply with a probation order. Police noted the woman was currently on conditions, including not possessing any weapon, keeping the peace, and being of good behaviour.
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She was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Sept. 22, police said Monday.
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