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Woman arrested after yelling a racial slur in Norwich

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    NORWICH, CT (WFSB) — A woman was arrested after yelling a racial slur at another woman last week.

Police responded to the Starbuck on Salem Turnpike in Norwich after a woman claimed she was intimidated based on her African American heritage.

The victim told police a woman later identified as Holly Chalifoux, verbally threatened her and yelled a racial slur.

The incident was capture on Facebook Live.

Police said Chalifoux provided a written statement that admitted she both verbally threatened and shouted a racially motivate slur at the victim.

Chalifoux was charged with intimidation based on bigotry or bias.

She was released on a $25,000 bond.

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