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Party guest slashes host with a knife

Police have laid numerous charges after a weekend party turned violent. Special Constable John Schultz says police were called to the downtown party yesterday where they learned the host had confronted a woman about a theft he had witnessed.
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Police have laid numerous charges after a weekend party turned violent.

Special Constable John Schultz says police were called to the downtown party yesterday where they learned the host had confronted a woman about a theft he had witnessed.

She grabbed a knife and slashed the man, then fled the residence when the victim called police.

The victim required medical attention for a non-life threatening injury.

Police found the attacker a short distance from the residence arrested her.

 Charged is Sarah Madsen, 28, of North Bay with:

  • Aggravated Assault;
  • Assault with a Weapon;
  • Theft Under $5,000; and
  • Breach of probation.

She is currently being held in custody pending a bail hearing.