Driver Drags, Hits Oshkosh Officer Before Crashing Into House

Oshkosh police say a woman trying to flee from officers used her car to drag the officers, then hit one of the officers before slamming her vehicle in a house. Police say the incident started with a traffic stop at 3:37 P-M Thursday. The driver, a 26-year-old woman, gave the officer a phony name. Another officer came to provide assistance. Investigators say as the first officer was speaking with the driver, she tried to drive away. Both officers reached in, trying to put her car into park. The driver continued, dragging the officers who were partially in the car. One officer freed himself. The driver accelerated towards him, thus striking him with the vehicle. Police say the driver prevented the other officer from getting out before crashing into the home and front porch. She tried to run away but was captured after a brief foot chase. Investigators say the officers’ injuries were minor. Police say the woman, whose name was not released, was wanted on an outstanding warrant. Now she is facing charges of recklessly endangering safety and battery to a law enforcement officer.