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Hairstylist Accused of Pepper Spraying Dissatisfied Client in Bloomfield

Bloomfield Belleville

A 34-year-old Belleville woman, a hairstylist, was arrested after she allegedly pepper sprayed a dissatisfied client.

According to police, on Oct. 13, Maryam Simpson, 35, of Belleville, who goes by "Freddy" on Craigslist, was in a client's apartment when the client told her she was unhappy with her haircut.

An argument ensued between the two women and that is when Simpson allegedly pepper sprayed the client before fleeing the apartment.

Simpson was ultimately arrested on Oct. 24 and charged with aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a weapon in connection with the alleged incident.

She was released after posting bail, which was set at $35,000, with a 10 percent option, officials said.

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