RANGELEY – A 36-year-old Rome woman was charged with assault Saturday night in an incident involving her boyfriend at the Rangeley Inn.

Roberta Jean Messer called police shortly after 11 p.m. to report an assault in progress in Room 104 at the inn. Rangeley Officer Mary-Ellen Michaud, in her report, described the woman’s boyfriend, Charles Pratt, as being “bloodied up.” Michaud also said she had seen the two arguing in front of Sarge’s Pub and Grub earlier in the evening, noting that Messer appeared to be intoxicated.

According to the report, Messer said her boyfriend was “smacking her around” but also admitted to slapping him on the arm and back of the head, after he called her names.

Pratt claimed the couple have a “very loving relationship” and denied any prior violent incidents.

Messer was taken to Franklin County Jail, where she posted $4,000 unsecured bail and was released later Sunday. A court date has been set for the end of January.