Crime & Safety
Woman Accused of Biting Newtown Police Officer
The 25-year-old Sandy Hook woman allegedly became combative as officers tried to arrest her for driving under the influence.
A Sandy Hook woman is accused of biting a Newtown police officer, reports the News-Times.
Rachel Rowan, 25, was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol and during her arrest, she became combative and bit one of the officers.
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She was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, assault of a public safety personnel, and interfering with an officer. She was held on $1,000 bond.
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