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Woman evaluated after striking property with broomstick

A woman was evaluated for mental health problems after reportedly swinging a broomstick and striking property with it on Thursday, according to the Fort Dodge Police Department.

Officers were called to the 500 block of North 12th Street at about 11:30 a.m. for an assault in progress.

The female made statements to officers that indicated she needed to be taken to the hospital for a mental health evaluation, according to police.

When officers notified her of that plan, she became resistive as officers were trying to detain her.

The Fort Dodge Fire Department was called to the scene and the female was transported for a mental health screening.

No criminal charges were filed.

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