Don't mess with old ladies in Indiana:

A 79-year-old woman has been charged with using her wooden cane to strike police officers who arrived at her home to check on her welfare.

St. Joseph County prosecutors said the officers came to investigate a possible domestic abuse charge against Betty Chambers' live-in caretaker, Thomas Holleman, 57.

As the officers tried to handcuff Holleman, Chambers allegedly struck Officer Lonny Foresman over the head with her cane, prosecutors said.

Foresman suffered a mild concussion while Sgt. John Pavlekovich suffered a separated shoulder and hand injury, said Jaimee Thirion, a spokeswoman for St. Joseph County police.

--Thanks, Ren (that's 3).

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Posted by Lawren at February 17, 2005 05:55 AM

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I'm thinking either Ren needs to become a staff member of MP&S (though many might begin to wonder about that) or start his own blog! ;)

Says: Iceman at February 17, 2005 09:53 AM

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I think if you are that old, charges shouldn't be filed.

"They are there to protect" *laugh* I mean...would they want to admit a 79 yr. old woman beat them up!

Says: Brad at February 17, 2005 12:24 PM

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I was born to be gay.

Says: br0nx at April 17, 2005 12:00 AM

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