NEWPORT — Chief Travis Bingham reports that the Newport Police Department arrested a Newport woman on multiple charges on Friday.
SARAH CARPENTER, AGE 49, OF NEWPORT, has been charged with:
- Attempted Murder
- Aggravated Assault
- Aggravated Domestic Assault
- Unlawful Restraint
- Disorderly Conduct
At 10:54 a.m., Newport officers were dispatched to Spring Street for a report of a person being struck by a vehicle. An initial investigation determined that three people had been arguing, and that a woman determined to be CARPENTER had struck the other people with blunt objects. Further investigation revealed that CARPENTER had struck one of the other parties with her car and fled.
The victim struck by the car suffered head and neck injuries and was taken by ambulance to North Country Hospital for treatment, and later released. The other victim, who said they were involved in a relationship with CARPENTER, declined medical attention.
Investigating officers went to CARPENTER’s home on South Avenue, where they observed a White Kia with damage consistent with the initial investigation. At about 5:02 p.m., Newport officers executed a search warrant.
CARPENTER was taken to the Newport Police Station, where she refused consent to fingerprinting or allowing a booking photo as a result of her hostile behavior.
CARPENTER is being held without bail. She will be arraigned Monday in Orleans District Court.
The incident remains under investigation by the Newport Police Department.
These are allegations. All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty.