Police: Woman Threw Coffee at Officer's Head

A Freehold woman was arrested this week after she allegedly threw a cup of hot coffee at a police officer.

Freehold Borough Police arrested Michelle Wells, 26, of Holmes Terrace, on Wednesday, Feb. 6. According to her complaint warrant, Wells deliberately threw the cup of coffee at an officer’s head, causing the officer pain and temporary discoloration.

For the alleged action, Wells faces one charge of aggravated assault against a police officer.

Wells has been remanded to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI) on $15,000 bail. Her first court appearance has been scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 12.