A 40-year-old Belleville woman has been charged after she was allegedly found sleeping on a stranger’s couch and threatening the homeowner with a knife.
On Wednesday at 11 p.m., a man living on Holloway Street woke up and found a woman sleeping on his couch, according to Belleville police.
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When he woke her up, she refused to leave and pulled out a knife.
After being threatened by her, the man left his home and called police.
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Police say when officers arrived on the scene, the woman was still in the home.
She was arrested and charged with unlawfully in a dwelling house, possessing weapons for a dangerous purpose and breach of probation.
According to Belleville police, she was expected to be held for a bail hearing on Thursday.
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