Irishtown woman arrested after throwing a glass of liquor at a police officer

    Thursday, 22 June 2023 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    Police say she was pulled over for speeding and they could tell that she was impaired.

    A 57 year old Irishtown woman is facing charges after throwing a glass of booze in a police officer’s face. RNC say it happened shortly after 11 o’clock last night at a traffic stop in Irishtown. Police say she was pulled over for speeding and they could tell that she was impaired. While speaking with her, she threw a glass of liquor at one of the officers. She spent the night in jail until sober and has been charged with assault on a peace officer, resisting arrest, and refusal of a breath sample.

     

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