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Ashley Elizabeth Wemple, 40, was apprehended after police responded to a domestic dispute at her residence on Aug. 7 around 3 a.m.
While her boyfriend was asleep, Wemple entered his bedroom and "began yelling and hitting him. She scratched and punched him repeatedly in the head with closed fists, approximately 30 times," according to a statement by police.
Officers noticed redness around his neck and scratches on his face, neck and shoulder. He was also wearing a torn and stretched out shirt.
At one point while police were investigating, Wemple rushed an officer, trying to shove him, and kicked another officer.
She has been charged with the following:
- F2 Aggravated Assault - Attempts to cause or causes Bodily Injury (2 Counts)
- M2 Simple Assault
- M3 Disorder Conduct Hazardous/Physical Offense
- S Public Drunkenness And Similar Misconduct
- S Harassment - Subject Other to Physical Contact
She has been released on $10,000 unsecured bail.
Her preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 22 at 9:30 a.m.
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