Crime & Safety
Police Cruiser Struck In Richmond Highway Pursuit
Police arrived on scene when a driver was trying to block other cars from leaving a parking lot.
A woman is facing charges after a striking a police car in a pursuit in the Belle Haven-Groveton area of Richmond Highway Sunday.
Officers responded to the 6300 block of Richmond Highway around 12:35 a.m. Police received a report of a car driving around a parking lot trying to prevent other cars from leaving.
When officers tried to talk to the driver, she fled and struck the police cruiser in the process. A pursuit began, leading to police pulling her over using the precision immobilization technique (PIT) technique. No injuries were reported.
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The driver, Kendra Lafley, 46, of New York, was arrested and charged with hit and run, assault on a police officer, speed to elude and reckless driving.
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