Woman Arrested After Fight That Left 73-year-Old Man Injured

SAUSALITO — A 33-year-old woman was arrested after she was suspected to have thrown a steering wheel locking device at a 73-year-old man, who needed surgery for his injury.

The incident occurred Saturday afternoon after an apparent fight involving the woman and two men broke out, Sausalito police said.

Officers were called about 5:20 p.m. Saturday to the area of 3 Gate 5 Road, near the Sausalito marina, for a report of a fight involving two men and a woman. Police contacted Jade Unger, and shortly thereafter found a 73-year-old man lying on the ground nearby, bleeding profusely from a leg wound.

Police believe Unger first sprayed her boyfriend in the eyes with peppery spray, prompting him to run away, and then threw a metal steering wheel lock bar at the 73-year-old man. His leg injury required surgery, police said.

Unger, who is on probation in Marin County for trespassing and resisting arrest, was arrested and booked into the Marin County Jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and elder abuse.

Additional criminal charges of domestic battery, unlawful use of pepper spray, possession of drug paraphernalia and violating probation are being requested through the Marin County District Attorney's Office, police said.

The City News Service Contributed to this report.