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Mankato woman accused of assaulting a police officer

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A Mankato woman is facing two gross misdemeanor charges for assaulting a police officer and obstructing the legal process.
 
Authorities say Valerie Schugel was told to leave the Mankato Place mall just before 3:00 New Year's Day.

The criminal complaint says 25-year-old Schugel went into Buffalo Wild Wings where she was also told she couldn't stay.

After further refusal, an officers grabbed Schugel's arm and began pulling her outside towards the mall entrance.

Police say Schugel fought back, and struck the officer on the side of his neck with her fist.