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Canadian Woman Charged After Border Agent Assault Incident

1/3/2026

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A Canadian woman is charged in the United States with assaulting a border agent.
The incident occurred at the Peace Arch border crossing after entry denial due to a marijuana vape pen.
The FBI says the woman used obscenities during the encounter.
She contends she did not strike anyone intentionally and was seeking her fiancé to retrieve their dog.
She is scheduled to appear in court later this month.

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Story summary

A Canadian woman is charged in the United States with assaulting a border agent.
The incident occurred at the Peace Arch border crossing after entry denial due to a marijuana vape pen.
The FBI says the woman used obscenities during the encounter.
She contends she did not strike anyone intentionally and was seeking her fiancé to retrieve their dog.
She is scheduled to appear in court later this month.