Four youths pepper sprayed in Welland, teenage female wanted

A 19-year-old Dunville woman is facing four counts of assault with a weapon after allegedly pepper spraying a crowd in Welland earlier this month.

Niagara Regional Police were called to the area of Wellington Street and Memorial Park Drive around 11:30 a.m. in response reports of an assault.

“(An) investigation revealed there was a disturbance in the area when a female suspect discharged pepper spray at the crowd,” said Niagara police.

As a result, police say four male youths sustained minor physical injuries.

Destynie Tempeny, 19, of Dunville is wanted for the following charges:

• Assault with a Weapon (four counts)

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009614.

To provide information anonymously, contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.crimestoppersniagara.ca.