JACKSONVILLE, Ill. (WICS) — A 43-year-old homeless woman, Nicole J. Petrie, was arrested on multiple charges after a series of incidents on Monday
Petrie was initially issued a City Ordinance Citation for indecent exposure after being observed walking without a shirt in public, exposing her breasts within city limits.
Later that evening, Petrie was arrested for aggravated battery after she allegedly struck a 17-year-old juvenile with a golf club, causing minor injuries, near the Ashley Home Store on West Morton Avenue.
In addition to the battery charge, Petrie faces two counts of criminal damage to property. She is accused of using the golf club to damage vehicles owned by Doug Thompson, 48, and Judy K. Bowman, 72, at the same location.
The Jacksonville Police Department responded to the incidents, and Petrie was taken into custody.