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Woman accused of assaulting deputy who responded to break-in

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — A woman is accused of breaking into a home and attacking deputies who responded to a call for help.

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Rowan County deputies responded to Fisher Road Tuesday for a report of someone breaking into a home.

Deputies found Teri Covello at the home and at some point, they said she assaulted a deputy.

She faces several charges.

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