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Peterborough woman charged after allegedly assaulting officer, damaging cruiser

Peterborough police have charged a 19-year-old woman after they allege she assaulted an officer and damaged a cruiser. Peterborough Police Service

A Peterborough woman is facing several charges, including assaulting a police officer, following an incident Thursday morning.

The Peterborough Police Service reports that around 11 a.m., officers responded to a residence for a possible break-and-enter.

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According to police, officers located a suspect at the scene and attempted to place her under arrest.

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Police allege the woman resisted arrest and assaulted an officer.

While being transported to the police station, officers also allege the woman damaged the inside of a police cruiser.

Abby Lynn Stevens, 19, of no fixed address in Peterborough was arrested and charged with assault with intent to resist arrest and mischief under $5,000.

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She was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Aug. 6.

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