NORTHAMPTON – A city woman was given four months of pre-trial probation in Northampton District Court Monday for allegedly assaulting a neighbor with a ceramic cup.
According to police, Nancy Chilson, 68, allegedly tossed liquid and then a ceramic cup at a neighbor on Westhampton Road on Sunday, allegedly striking him in the shin of his right leg with a cup. The incident occurred when the alleged victim was walking his dog, he and his wife reported to police.
According to a police report, Chilson started an argument with her neighbor regarding his dog defecating in a grassy common area of an apartment complex at 840 Westhampton Road. At one point during the argument, Chilson allegedly threw a ceramic cup at this neighbor.
Chilson was arrested at the scene and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. She was arraigned on Monday. She waived her right to an attorney and was given four months of pre-trial probation. The charge will be dismissed if she completes the probation.
Bera Dunau can be reached at bdunau@gazettenet.com.