THUNDER BAY -- A 38-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a taxi driver and two paramedics.
Thunder Bay police were called to the Algoma and John streets area at about 3:20 a.m. on Monday morning after receiving reports of a cab driver being assaulted. Upon officer arrival, they found the female suspect being restrained by paramedics who had tried to get the woman off the middle of the street before she began assaulting them.
Officers placed the woman under arrest and brought her to hospital for medical attention. Police said she was believed to be under the influence of drugs.
The accused has been charged with three counts of assault. She has been released from custody on a promise to appear.
