A Cape Breton woman who assaulted a man with a hypodermic needle has been sentenced to one day in jail.Article contentA Cape Breton woman who assaulted a man with a hypodermic needle has been sentenced to one day in jail.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentMorgan Kristine McPhee, 32, of no fixed address, had pleaded not guilty to 38 charges that took place over a 21-month period between March 8, 2024, and Nov. 28, 2024, in New Waterford.Article contentArticle contentShe was set to stand trial in Sydney provincial court when she changed her pleas to guilty to 12 offences, including assault with a weapon (a hypodermic needle), assault, three counts of assaulting police officers, resisting police by attempting to bite an officer while she was being handcuffed, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, two counts of failing to attend court, and three counts of breaching court-ordered release conditions.Article contentThe Crown withdrew the remaining charges, which included one other count of assault with a hypodermic needle, two counts of mischief for damaging a police vehicle and a holding cell, three counts of threatening to burn down a building on Plummer Avenue in New Waterford, and multiple breaches.Article contentMcPhee was sentenced last month to one day in jail that was deemed served by her presence in court, followed by 18 months of probation.Article contentArticle content
Cape Breton woman sentenced for hypodermic needle assault
