***  WATCH ***  17-Y-O FEMALE ACCUSED OF PULLING KNIFE ON WOMAN, ALSO A&B P.O.

HYANNIS, Massachusetts –  As you will see and hear in the following HN Video, Barnstable and state police officers responded to a Hyannis address after a report of someone pulling a knife on a woman shortly before 3:00 a.m. this morning.  A state trooper was nearby and arrived quickly along with Barnstable patrol officers.  A partially clothed 17-year-old female was placed in handcuffs.  She began to scream and resist officers as they were walking her to a nearby cruiser.  She can be seen kicking, and she also reportedly slipped out of the handcuffs at one point.  She is being charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (knife).  She is also being charged with Assault and Battery on a Police Officer.  The 17-year-old female was released into the custody of a guardian shortly before 5:00 a.m. this morning.  There were no reports of serious injuries… The following HN Video documents the scene… [HN VIDEO –  PRESS PLAY] P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is a brought to you by Minnie Riperton…  [CLICK IT/CRANK IT!  HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]  * The initial details contained in the above report are based on police radio transmissions and information on scene. The defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.