A Simcoe, Ont., woman is going through a cost of assault with a weapon over an incident involving a neighbour, however she says the weapon in query was a water gun.
A Simcoe, Ont., woman is going through a cost of assault with a weapon over an incident involving a neighbour, however she says the weapon in query was a water gun.
Ontario Provincial Police say 58-year-old Wendy Washik was taken into custody after an investigation on Sept. 1.
OPP say officers had decided that two individuals had been concerned in a “dispute” that resulted in a sufferer being bodily assaulted however no accidents had been reported.
Washik says she was having a playful water gun battle with a toddler when she unintentionally sprayed water on a neighbour’s chest.
She says that regardless of her apologies the person ran inside to name the police, which finally led to her being charged.
Requested to verify the weapon used was a water gun, OPP spokesperson Const. Andrew Gamble says it will be “inappropriate” to touch upon specifics of the case.
Washik mentioned in an interview that she is an academic assistant and can’t return to work till the case is settled.
“I apologized a number of occasions,” she mentioned.
“He would not take heed to me and he was screaming at me,” she added, referring to her neighbour.
The water gun belonged to the kid she was taking part in with and was no larger than the size of her elbow to the tip of her finger, she mentioned.
“They did not ask me one query,” she mentioned of the police. “My husband was in disbelief.”
Washik’s daughter has began a GoFundMe marketing campaign to boost cash for her authorized charges forward of her scheduled courtroom look on Sept. 24.
“I have been so harassed, mentally and financially,” she mentioned.
Washik mentioned the scenario has put a pressure on her household however she’s “astounded” by the assist she’s obtained.
“Folks I have never talked to for in all probability 10-15 years have reached out,” she mentioned. “I believe with out that it will have been a lot, a lot more durable.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed Sept. 12, 2024.
Sheila Reid, The Canadian Press
