Driver With Warrants Kicks Cops After Being Pulled Over For Traffic Violations: Palatine PD

PALATINE, IL — A woman was charged with three felony counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer, among other offenses, after reportedly striking and kicking police during a physical struggle following a traffic stop. Star D. Hampton, 33, of the 400 block of W. Palatine Road, Palatine, has remained in jail since her arrest earlier this week due to several warrants.

According to Palatine police, Hampton was pulled over at around 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, after she was seen committing multiple traffic violations in the area of Dundee and Rand roads. During the subsequent stop, police learned she had two active failure to appear warrants out of Champaign County, both stemming from prior arrests for aggravated battery to a peace officer.

Following a Wednesday detention hearing, Hampton was released on the new charges in Palatine pending extradition to Champaign County for the warrants.

As officers attempted to take Hampton into custody, she reportedly became uncooperative and resisted arrest, leading to a physical struggle. During the incident, police said she struck and kicked officers, which resulted in non-life-threatening injuries to three officers.

Hampton was eventually taken into custody and moved to the Palatine Police Department. The involved officers were evaluated by the Palatine Fire Department and declined further medical treatment.

During the investigation, police discovered circumstances involving the welfare of two juvenile children, and detectives worked with the appropriate child welfare agency to ensure their safety.

In addition to the felony charges, Hampton is accused of three misdemeanor counts of resisting arrest, as well as two counts of endangering the life or health of a child.