Tempe police reported the following incidents Thursday:
A 30-year-old Phoenix woman was arrested early Thursday morning on a charge of aggravated assault of a police officer on the corner of I-10 and Elliot Road. The woman allegedly attempted to strike an officer in the face and kick the same officer three times in the leg. She reportedly attempted to interfere with a DUI investigation by exiting her vehicle after being told repeatedly to stay inside.
A 27-year-old transient man was arrested Thursday afternoon at Mill Avenue and 13th Street and charged with aggravated assault, theft of means and unlawful flight. The man allegedly choked his wife by wrapping a belt around her neck and proceeded to steal her vehicle. When police found him, the suspect allegedly fled and was later found to be involved in two hit-and-run accidents.
ASU police reported the following incident Thursday:
A 19-year-old ASU student was arrested and cited at Palo Verde East at 350 E. University Drive on Wednesday for having alcohol in her system. The suspect's friends allegedly transported her to Tempe St. Luke's Hospital because she was feeling bad. After waiting for two hours, the suspect had her friends take her back to the dorm where they called 911, police reports said. After police and the Tempe Fire Department responded to the call, the suspect reportedly requested to be taken to Scottsdale Memorial Hospital, where she was later cited and released.
Reports compiled by Courtney Bonnell. Reach the reporter at courtney.bonnell@asu.edu.
