On Jan. 10, St. Mary’s deputies responded to a domestic dispute in California.
Investigation revealed Sherry Myong Hadden, 27 of California, and the victim were in a verbal dispute which turned physical when Hadden scratched the victim in the face. Corporal Handy attempted to speak with Hadden but she pushed Corporal Handy in the chest. Corporal Handy then attempted place Hadden under arrest but she actively resisted Corporal Handy’s attempts to handcuff her.
Heather Lee Oquendo of Great Mills, jumped on Corporal Handy’s back and attempted to prevent him from placing Sherry Hadden under arrest. Sherry Myong Hadden was arrested and charged with two counts of second-degree assault and resisting arrest. Heather Oquendo was arrested for second-degree assault and hindering a police officer in the performance of his duties.