A teen has been charged after she allegedly assaulted a Durham Region police officer over vaping, sending the officer to the hospital, police said.
Durham Regional Police said officers were called to a home in the area of Taunton Road West and Thornton Road North around 10:10 p.m. Sunday for a report of a domestic dispute.
Police said a woman was “harassing” her parents and refused to leave the house.
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“After speaking with officers, the female agreed to leave the residence but wanted to vape in the bedroom,” police said.
“When the female did not immediately get her e-cigarette, she assaulted a police officer.”
Police said the teen was taken into custody.
The officer was transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries.
A 15-year-old Whitby girl has been charged with assaulting a peace officer and disobeying a court order.
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