Woman charged for allegedly assaulting 2 paramedics in Bancroft: OPP

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A Bancroft woman has been charged after allegedly assaulting two paramedics, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

Officers were called to a residence on Tuesday shortly after 6:30 p.m. to assist paramedic services, the OPP said in a news release Wednesday.

Police made the arrest after finding out that the two paramedics had been assaulted by the woman, according to the OPP.

In an update on Thursday, police said they obtained further information alleging that the woman had also assaulted a healthcare professional at Quinte Health North Hastings Hospital. They allege that she had also caused “damage within the hospital.”

Jill Price, 41, has been charged with uttering threats, two counts of assault, assault with a weapon and intimidation - health services - two counts of impeding health professional and assault and mischief under $5,000.

Price remains in custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville on Thursday.