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Impaired driving stop results in assault on officer in Lindsay, police say

Police in Lindsay allege a woman assaulted an officer during an investigation into impaired driving. Global News Peterborough file

A Lindsay, Ont., woman faces impaired driving and assault charges following an altercation with a police officer on Monday evening.

According to the City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service, around 6:40 p.m., police received two reports about a vehicle driven by a suspected impaired driver.

Officers found the vehicle in the area of Durham Street East in Lindsay and determined the woman was impaired.

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Police allege that during their investigation the woman kicked an officer.

Angela Christine Woolacott, 33, of Lindsay, was arrested and charged with operation while impaired — alcohol and drugs; assaulting a peace officer; and refusing to comply with a demand.

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She was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Lindsay on Nov. 19.

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