Florida woman accused of kicking trooper, urinating on road: FHP
Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol
PALM RIVER-CLAIR MEL, Fla. - A woman was arrested on multiple charges Wednesday night after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say she resisted arrest, kicked a trooper and urinated on the road in front of EMS following a traffic stop in Palm River-Clair Mel.
Traffic stop leads to DUI investigation
The backstory:
According to FHP, the incident happened shortly after 9 p.m. near the intersection of Wild Senna Boulevard and Globe Thistle Drive.
A trooper said he watched a Land Rover SUV run a stop sign before initiating a traffic stop. The vehicle eventually stopped in a driveway east of the intersection.
Investigators say the driver, identified as Christen Anderson, 39, of Orange Park, showed signs of impairment and became aggressive during the encounter.
According to the police affidavit, the officer observed "slurred speech and the odor of alcohol coming from her as she spoke."
An FHP news release stated she faced multiple charges, including "DUI and "DUI refusal" in addition to battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting arrest".
Court documents indicate the battery and resisting charges, which are felonies, but do not show any DUI-related charges.
Troopers reported Anderson had visible wounds on her arms with dried body fluids and refused to provide identification.
Woman tried to flee twice, FHP says
Dig deeper:
According to the FHP arrest affidavit, Anderson repeatedly ignored commands to stay inside the vehicle and tried to run away from the scene two separate times.
FHP says while a trooper was trying to prevent Anderson from leaving before backup units arrived, Anderson allegedly kicked the trooper.
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies later arrived to help secure Anderson.
Troopers say emergency medical services were offered to Anderson but initially refused.
FHP says EMS was later requested to the scene, and during an initial medical evaluation, Anderson allegedly pulled down her pants and urinated in the roadway in front of EMS and fire rescue personnel.
Anderson was later taken to a nearby hospital for jail clearance.
Anderson was booked into the Hillsborough County Jail following her hospital clearance.
What's next:
According to Hillsborough County Jail records, she was released on bond May 23. Court records show she will be arraigned on the felony charges on June 10.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from a Florida Highway Patrol arrest affidavit and Hillsborough County jail records detailing the traffic stop and subsequent arrest.