AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – A 22-year-old woman who is accused of backing into an Auburn Hills police officer while trying to resist arrest early Friday morning is in custody.
The department said the officer, whose name is not yet being released, was trying to arrest the suspect for having a suspended license during a traffic stop at 2 a.m. on Opdyke Road when the suspect broke free.
Lt. Jill McDonnell said the suspect then got into her vehicle and backed into the officer.
"He fell to the ground, he hit his patrol car, she hit his patrol car. It was a very violent act," McDonnell said.
The 37-year-old officer was treated for injuries, described by McDonnell as bumps, bruises and scratches, at McLaren Osteopathic Hospital -- and has already been released.
"We are very lucky this did not end any worse than it did today," McDonnell said.
Police had been looking for the suspect, who is from Pontiac, but announced her arrest at 11 a.m.
Woman faces list of charges
-- Breianna Smart
Breianna Smart, 22, of Auburn Hills, was arraigned Friday afternoon on the following charges:
-- Fleeing and eluding a police officer (3rd degree)
-- Assaulting/resisting/obstructing an officer causing injury
-- Assault with a dangerous weapon
-- Driving while license is suspended/revoked/denied
Smart is being held at the Oakland County Jail. Her bond was set at $75,000 cash/surety.