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Assault charge laid after officer was kicked

Police were responding to a report of an unwanted person Tuesday morning
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One person is facing charges after an officer was assaulted Tuesday morning.

Sault Ste. Marie Police were told of an unwanted person in the 100 block of Queen Street East at around 7:50 a.m.

They say an arriving officer was yelled at and kicked.

Tammy Powley, 35, has been charged with:

  • Assault Peace Officer
  • Cause Noise in a Public Place (under By-Law 80-200)
  • Fail to Leave Premises When Directed (under the Trespass to Property Act) 

None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.