St. Marys woman arrested for impaired driving, assaults London, Ont. police officer

A St. Marys, Ont., woman is facing multiple charges after an alleged impaired driver assaulted a London police officer over the weekend.

According to police, a woman was driving in the southbound lane of Wellington Road Saturday around 10 p.m., when she was struck by another vehicle. Both drivers involved in the crash pulled into a parking lot in the area and contacted police.

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Officers say that one of the drivers was believed to be impaired by alcohol and was arrested.

While at the LPS Headquarters Detention Centre, the suspect reportedly assaulted an officer.

The officer did not sustain any physical injuries, police say.

A 32-year-old woman was been charged with impaired driving and assaulting a peace officer.

The accused is expected to appear in London court on April 18.

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