12 year-old female punches police officer, faces charges

A 12 year-old female was charged after an incident outside of a Garwood Drive residence.  Officers were patrolling when they were waved down for a fight between two youths.  When Police were speaking with the accused, she suddenly punched the officer in the face; no injury occurred.  She was arrested for assault arising from the original fight, assault Peace Officer, and was also charged for consuming liquor as a minor.  She was taken to hospital because of her intoxication, and was later released from police custody.  She is to appear in court on July 15^th.