A Guelph woman is up on charges after a verbal dispute turned heated.
A disturbance at an address near Paisley Road and Stephanie Drive was reported to Guelph police at around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Investigators say a man and a woman, both known to each other, were involved in an argument.
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They say the woman then picked up an axe and started to wield it over her head in a threatening manner.
A 35-year-old woman was arrested and held for a bail hearing.
Charges include assault with a weapon and failing to comply with a release order.