A Summerville woman faces a simple battery charge following a physical altercation with another woman at the Ingles grocery store on Rome Boulevard.vvAccording to the Summerville Police Department, officers responded to the store after receiving reports of a disturbance involving two women. The alleged victim later contacted police from a nearby convenience store, reporting that she had been assaulted.
The woman told officers the confrontation began after she encountered 38-year-old Lacey Rose Phillips inside Ingles. She alleged Phillips punched her in the back of the head and slammed her head against a store window.
The victim reported a headache and injuries to her head and cheek. Emergency medical personnel responded to evaluate her.
Police said Phillips acknowledged striking the woman during the confrontation, admitting she hit her in the back of the head and slammed her into the window.
An Ingles employee also told officers she witnessed Phillips pushing the woman and appearing to initiate the altercation. The employee confirmed that store surveillance cameras were operating.
Following the investigation, Phillips was arrested and charged with simple battery. She was transported to the Chattooga County Jail without further incident.
