SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A woman accused of drunk driving, causing multiple collisions and “wreaking havoc” in Shelby Township has been released from custody after posting bond.
Madison Forsyth was charged July 23 with felonious assault with a dangerous weapon, flee and elude, and operating while intoxicated. She posted her $500 bond and was released from custody.
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Police said they received reports on July 21 of a car that had hit multiple parked cars and was still driving around. According to authorities, officers from the Shelby Township Police Department located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, but the driver instead rammed the patrol car. When another police cruiser arrived, the driver reportedly rammed that vehicle too and took off.
Police said she drove toward a group of people who had to jump out of the way to avoid being hit before driving through backyards in an effort to escape officers. The vehicle came to a stop after hitting a pole.
Police said they conducted a field sobriety test because the driver -- identified by police as Forsyth -- appeared to be intoxicated at the time. A breathalyzer test reportedly showed her blood alcohol content was .25, more than three times the legal limit.
Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide said he was surprised Forsyth was given a $500 bond after the incident.
“I am just as shocked that this driver wreaked havoc in Shelby Township, causing damage to multiple vehicles before driving right at innocent civilians, thankful no one was injured,” Shelide said. “I was stunned to hear that Forsyth was allowed to leave after paying such a low bond after all the damage and danger she inflicted.”