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DUI Suspect Assaults Nurse, Officer in Wreck Aftermath
6 Jun
Summary
- Woman charged with assault, DUI, and obstructing government operations.
- Incident involved a three-vehicle wreck with injuries and a rollover.
- Suspect allegedly attacked a nurse and assaulted a police officer.
A three-vehicle collision with injuries and a rollover occurred on Alabama 67 South on Priceville Mountain, leading to the arrest of Darian Nicole Morris, 33, of Helena. Police responded to the scene, where Morris was found to be exhibiting signs of impairment. She was subsequently charged with driving under the influence.
During her transport to an area hospital and subsequent processing, Morris allegedly assaulted a nurse. Furthermore, according to a police affidavit, she also grabbed and twisted a Priceville police officer's groin area and kicked him multiple times. She faces additional charges of two counts of second-degree assault and obstructing government operations.
