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Thrown mousetrap results in assault with a weapon charge

A 61-year-old is facing charges
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File photo. James Hopkin/SooToday

One person is facing assault charges after an incident at a multi-unit residential building last week.

Sault Ste. Marie Police were called to the 400 block of Queen Street West at around 11:45 a.m. on Friday, April 18.

Officers were told the accused had pushed someone known to them and threw a mousetrap at them.

No physical injuries were reported.

Bibiane Lapaine, 61, was charged with assault and assault with a weapon.

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