Manteo woman arrested following domestic disturbance

(Dare County Sheriff’s Office)

Bessy M. Mejia-Varela

On Sept. 21, at approximately 10 p.m., Deputies from the Dare County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic disturbance in the 100 block of Etheridge Road, Manteo, Roanoke Island. Upon arrival, it was reported that Bessy Mejia-Varela had gotten into a verbal and physical altercation with an individual, resulting in her arrest.

Bessy M. Mejia-Varela, F/48, from Roanoke Island, was charged with:

Felony Malicious Conduct by Prisoner

(M) Assaulting Government Official/Employee

(M) Simple Assault

(M) Domestic Violence

(M) Resisting, Delaying, or Obstructing a Public Officer

Ms. Mejia-Varela was held on a 48-hour hold before being issued a $55,000 secured bond.

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