Bail was set at $10,000 for an Onalaska woman accused of attacking her mother and sister while drunk on Christmas day.
Paulette K. Norman, 65, allegedly hit her mother repeatedly, unplugged her sister’s oxygen machine and strangled her at a home in the 700 block of Jorgensen Road.
Norman herself reportedly called 911 to report her mother and sister were attacking her, according to court documents.
Lewis County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the incident at approximately 9:57 p.m. on Dec. 25. They reportedly noted that Norman smelled strongly of alcohol and displayed multiple signs of being drunk.
Norman reportedly told deputies that her mother and sister had pushed her to the ground and had hit her repeatedly.
However, Norman’s mother and sister, who showed no signs of intoxication and "appeared to be in great fear of Paulette,” reported that Norman had attacked them unprovoked after drinking.
They reportedly said that Norman was an alcoholic and became violent when she drank, according to court documents.
Norman’s sister reportedly told deputies that she punched Norman once during the assault.
Deputies noted that the injuries on the three women matched the narrative provided by Norman’s mother and sister, and arrested Norman on domestic violence assault charges.
She now faces one count each of second- and fourth-degree assault, domestic violence.
Norman maintained her innocence, verbally objecting to the charges during her arrest and transport to the jail.
She reportedly said multiple times that deputies were wrong and had made a mistake, and that “she was being arrested for helping her mother and her sister,” according to court documents.
Norman is reportedly concerned that the victims are “squatting” in her home while her case is ongoing, and reported they have a “motive” for alleging crimes against her, according to defense attorney Rachael Tiller.
Norman indicated Friday that she intended to post her $10,000 bail to be released from jail.
Arraignment is scheduled for Jan. 8.
Her conditions of release prohibit her from having or consuming alcohol, or going to places like bars or taverns, until her case is resolved.
No-contact orders in favor of the victims are in place.
