Cambridge police say a woman assaulted an officer trying to arrest a 9-year-old boy he saw assaulting a younger boy.
Charging documents state Pfc. James McDaniel saw the 9-year-old boy assaulting a 7-year-old boy near the Sailwinds Park Visitor's Center on Saturday.
But when McDaniel tried to arrest the 9-year-old, police say 30-year-old Siante Northrope of Cambridge intervened, became combative and pushed the officer.
Northrope and the 9-year-old were arrested. Northrope was charged with second-degree assault and resisting arrest and was released on $20,000 bond. The boy was charged with second-degree assault and resisting arrest.
The Department of Juvenile Services released the boy to a parent or guardian. The 7-year-old boy was taken to Dorchester General Hospital and was treated and released.
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Information from: The Star Democrat of Easton, Md.,
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