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Woman rams police cruiser, flees scene in Clarence-Rockland
16 Oct
Summary
- An officer was injured and hospitalized after a suspect vehicle struck a cruiser.
- The driver allegedly refused a breath sample after signs of alcohol consumption.
- The woman faces multiple charges including assaulting a peace officer.
An Ontario Provincial Police officer sustained injuries last Thursday after a vehicle reportedly reversed into a police cruiser in Clarence-Rockland. The incident began when police were called to a property around noon regarding an unwanted person who was allegedly consuming alcohol and repeatedly driving onto the premises, causing concern for safety.
Officers located the woman and her vehicle shortly after. During the encounter, the driver allegedly reversed into a police vehicle before fleeing the area. A Russell County OPP officer was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Later, officers from the Hawkesbury detachment found the vehicle in Alfred-Plantagenet Township and arrested the driver. Authorities observed signs of alcohol consumption and made an Approved Screening Device demand, which the accused allegedly refused. She is now facing five charges, including assaulting a peace officer with a weapon and dangerous operation of a vehicle. The investigation into the events continues.
