A kitchen knife, a hammer and slashed tires were all part of Saturday night fracas.
Police say that on Saturday, at about 7:30 p.m., an argument between two women, who know each other, turned violent.
As one was leaving the house, she threatened a second woman with a kitchen knife.
The fight continued outside, at which time, the second woman struck the first with a hammer. One woman is also accused of slashing the tires of the other's vehicle before she left for a nearby gas station.
Both paramedics and police were called.
Both woman were injured, with one being taken to hospital by ambulance.
Police seized a hammer and a kitchen knife as evidence.
North Bay Police arrested and charged:
Michele Lindsey Hughes, age 27, of North Bay with:
- One count of assault with a weapon;
- One count of uttering threats; and
- One count of mischief under $5,000.
Nadine Melvaer, age 26, of North Bay with:
- One count of assault with a weapon.
Both women were later released from custody.
Melvaer is scheduled to appear in court on February 28th, while Hughes is scheduled to appear on March 14th.
