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Domestic Dispute Involving Pepper Spray Leads to Charges, Police Say

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Hellertown Police said Tuesday that a borough woman is facing various charges following an alleged Nov. 30 incident at her home in the 400 block of Main Street.

A closeup view of a pepper spray demonstration (public domain photo)

A closeup view of a pepper spray demonstration (public domain photo)

According to police, Theresa Bowen, 47, is charged with one count each of attempted simple assault, terroristic threats, harassment and disorderly conduct.

Bowen was taken into custody and later charged, police said, after officers were called to her home for a report of a domestic dispute involving pepper spray.

Bowen was arraigned and committed to Northampton County Prison in lieu of $10,000 bail, the news release indicated.

According to a docket sheet posted online in Pennsylvania’s Unified Judicial System, Bowen is scheduled for a preliminary hearing before Dist. Judge David Tidd Dec. 11.

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