Homeless Woman Resists Arrest; Injures 3 Police Officers: Detectives

WEST HEMPSTEAD, NY — A homeless woman was arrested for assaulting a police officer over the weekend.

Angel Alexander-Adolphe, 23, was charged after officers saw her in a fight with a 25-year-old man early Saturday, detectives said.

The altercation took place on Hempstead Turnpike near the intersection of Oakland Avenue.

While attempted to place Alexander-Adolphe under arrest, she physically resisted and in the process injured an officer's left leg and knee, police said.

The officer and Alexander-Adolphe were taken to an area hospital for treatment.

Once medically cleared, she was taken to the police precinct. During that transfer, Alexander-Adolphe started kicking an officer sitting in the back of the vehicle with her, causing substantial pain to the right hand and wrist, detectives said.

While attempting to restrain her, Alexander-Adolphe was still kicking and flailing. She injured another officer on the calf and ankle. Both officers were brought to a hospital for treatment.

Alexander-Adolphe was charged with three counts of second-degree assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and two counts of second-degree harassment. She faced arraignment on Sunday.