SUMMERVILLE– A Summerville woman faces a simple battery charge following an alleged assault at Ingles on Rome Boulevard.
Coosa Valley News reported that officers arrested 38-year-old Lacey Rose Phillips, citing the Summerville Police Department.
Officers initially responded to reports of a disturbance involving two women at the grocery store. The alleged victim later contacted police from a nearby convenience store.
According to the report, she told officers Phillips punched her in the back of the head. She also alleged Phillips slammed her head against a store window.
The woman reported a headache and injuries to her head and cheek. Emergency medical personnel then responded to evaluate her.
Meanwhile, police said Phillips acknowledged striking the woman in the back of the head and slamming her into the window.
An Ingles employee also told officers she saw Phillips pushing the woman and appearing to initiate the confrontation. Additionally, the employee confirmed that the store’s surveillance cameras were operating.
Following the investigation, officers arrested Phillips on a simple battery charge. They then took her to the Chattooga County Jail without further incident.
Phillips is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
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