Crime & Safety

Police: Middlefield Woman Arrested for Assault

Police were called to a multi-family home on High Street early Sunday morning for a disturbance.

 

A Middlefield woman is charged with third degree assault following an incident over the weekend.

Ruth Sheaffer, 40, of 43 High Street was arrested early Sunday morning after police were dispatched a disturbance at the multi-family home around 1 a.m.

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According to a report, an on scene investigation revealed that an assault had occurred. Police say the 51 year old victim was not seriously hurt, although no further details were provided.

Sheaffer was released after posting $500 bond. She was due in court today.

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