Police Beat April 17
Assault alleged: State police responded to an aggravated assault incident early Saturday, when two people allegedly attacked each other with a plastic ice scraper. Police said Christian Spencer, of Washington, was leaving a party at Breanna Richards’ home, on state Route 917 in Ellsworth, when she allegedly followed him and accused him of stealing. She then allegedly attacked Spencer with an ice scraper before he allegedly took it from her and started hitting her with it, police said. According to police, Richards had swelling and a laceration to her head and Spencer had scratches on his arm, face and chest. Police did not say if either person would be charged.
Criminal mischief: An unknown person slashed the rear tires of a vehicle parked at 97 5th St., Marianna, between Friday night and Saturday morning. State police are investigating.