On Sunday, September 20th, a heavily intoxicated woman crashed into a police vehicle in Waukegan, Illinois. Alisha Smith, 35, of the 2900-block of Willow, would need a drunk driving attorney’s expertise to answer the charges against her.
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the suspect faces causing between $500 and $10,000 in criminal damage to government property, a Class 3 felony. She will also answer to misdemeanor driving under the influence and unlawful use of a driver’s license.
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In a press release, the sheriff’s office stated that around 2:30 a.m., a deputy noticed a Chevrolet Cruz, driven by Smith, speeding at 63 mph northbound on Lewis Avenue. Sgt. Mike Covelli, the sheriff’s spokesperson, stated that the deputy who was southbound turned around to carry out a traffic stop on the speeding vehicle.
Moments after the sheriff’s deputy completed the U-turn, the suspect crashed into the back of a stationary Waukegan Police Department squad car on Lewis near Ballentine Street. Covelli said that Smith continued for a short distance before the Chevy broke down.
The woman suffered some injuries, but declined medical attention, and failed to provide a breath sample. The WPD officer behind the wheel of the squad car received evaluation at an area hospital. There is no information on the extent of the officer’s injuries at the time of this report.
The release disclosed that the LCSO cited Smith for illegal transportation of an unspecified open container of alcohol by a driver, speeding, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Following a bond hearing on Sunday, the police released the suspect on her recognizance. She will appear in court on Wednesday, October 14th.
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