KITTY HAWK, N.C. (WAVY) -- A woman faces several misdemeanors following an altercation Saturday where she attempted to steal a man's American flag in Kitty Hawk, according to a magistrate's order from Dare County General Court of Justice.

Rhonda Kay Cecille Loy, 58, of Kitty Hawk, has been charged with simple assault, attempted larceny and disorderly conduct.

The incident happened on "the shoulder of the road on the north side of US 158 near the intersection of Dogwood Trail in Kitty Hawk." The area is near where a No Kings protest was held Saturday.

Loy was "engaging in violent conduct, conduct creating the threat of imminent fighting and violence," which consisted of her "shouting derogatory/hate words," according to charging documents.

Loy was released on a $1,500 bond. She is sched

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