A Bath woman is facing felony assault charges after police say she struck another person with her cane during an incident at a local hotel.
According to the Village of Bath Police Department, the investigation began on May 20 when officers responded to a reported assault at the Finger Lakes Inn and Suites. The suspect, identified as 53-year-old Nikki Wright, was accused of hitting the victim with her cane and causing physical injury.
Following the investigation, police issued a warrant for Wright’s arrest. She was found on August 6 sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle during a traffic stop. Officers took her into custody without incident.
Wright was charged with Assault in the Second Degree, a Class D felony. After processing at the Bath Police Department, she was taken to the Steuben County Jail, where she is being held without bail.
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