Amber GardnerPHOENIX (CBS5) -
A woman is facing several charges after police said she attacked a Mesa store employee with a hammer after screaming about President Barack Obama "passing" a law Friday, Mesa police said.
Amber Gardner, 32, is accused of attacking an employee and causing thousands of dollars in damages to a Mesa Food and Deli near Home and Broadway roads, police said.
Police said Gardner walked into the deli around 10 a.m. and began screaming "This is the United States of America! Obama passed a law yesterday!"
Gardner then made several racial remarks to employees before pulling out a Stanley stone hammer and attempting to hit an employee before another employee managed to pull her away, according to police.
Police said they believe Gardner then caused several thousand dollars of damage to the front of the store and merchandise.
She was arrested and charged with suspicion of aggravated assault while displaying a deadly weapon, criminal damage and three counts of disorderly conduct.
Arizona Regional Hospital said Gardner tested positive for methamphetamine, a court document said.
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