Belleville woman is accused of assaulting an unsatisfied customer, police said.
BLOOMFIELD -- An allegedly feisty hairstylist who police say pepper-sprayed a dissatisfied client has been arrested, police said.
Maryam Simpson. (Courtesy Bloomfield Police)Maryam Simpson, 35, of Belleville, was charged with aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon in the alleged incident, Bloomfield police said.
Simpson, who goes by "Freddy" on Craigslist to advertise her hair-cutting and styling services, was in the township apartment of a client on Oct. 13 when the woman expressed she was unhappy with her haircut, police said.
During the ensuing argument between the two women, Simpson pepper sprayed the client's face, and fled before police arrived, authorities said.
After a police search for Simpson, she was arrested by Bloomfield police on Oct. 24, authorities said. She was released after posting bail, which was set at $35,000, with a 10 percent option, officials said.
The client was treated at the apartment for injuries sustained during the incident, police have said.
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