Crime & Safety

Woman Allegedly Hit Car In Hyannis Because Of Trump Sticker

The other driver alleges the woman drove at his car on purpose and called him a racist and other names after asking if he voted for Trump.

HYANNIS, MA – A woman is accused of intentionally hitting another car in Hyannis after a confrontation over a Donald Trump bumper sticker. Chloe Wright, 25, of Taunton, pleaded not guilty Monday to a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon. She has also been charged with vandalizing property and leaving the scene of property damage.

According to the Cape Cod Times, a man told police he was stopped at a red light June 30 when the car behind him began honking. The car continued honking until he stopped at a second red light, when the driver began yelling and asking if he voted for Trump after seeing the bumper sticker on his car, he told police.

The driver allegedly called him a racist and several other names and hit his door and side of his car as she drove around the car, the Times reported.

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Wright was released on $1,250 bail and ordered to stay away from the man.

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