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Teen Girl Assaults Officer

police_handcuffs_alt4-300x224A Chatham teen is in hot water after kicking a police officer in the leg.

The girl was asked to leave a home yesterday afternoon after a family dispute, but became belligerent, hurling insults and gestures at the officers.

As she was being placed under arrest, the 16-year-old struggled with police and later damaged a cell door at police headquarters.

Charges against the teen include assaulting a peace officer and mischief.