Fargo woman arrested after allegedly choking rehabilitation worker

Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff
Photo by: WDAY Radio Staff

(Fargo, ND) -- A woman has been arrested for allegedly choking an employee at a Fargo rehabilitation center.

Law enforcement officials say the incident happened at the Center Inc. rehab facility earlier this week when an employee tried to collect a urine sample from Elena Fladeland. She reportedly grabbed the employee by the neck and began choking her, causing injuries. Fladeland was arrested for aggravated assault and was taken to a hospital for jail clearance, where police say she became aggressive and threatened officers.

Fadeland was then taken to jail from the hospital without further incident.