Rochester woman arrested in March roommate assault

Staff reports 12:12 p.m.


Rochester woman arrested in March roommate assault

Michelle Leclair (Rochester Police photo)

ROCHESTER - A Rochester woman turned herself into police on Tuesday after learning an arrest warrant had been filed in connection with her alleged assault on a roommate last month.

Michelle Leclair, 30, of 23 Juniper St., was charged with three counts of simple assault for allegedly pushing and slapping the 29-year-old female roommate on March 26.

Leclair was released on personal recognizance pending a May arraignment at Rochester District Court.

The three simple assault charges are Class A misdemeanors, which each carry a maximum sentence of 12 months in jail.