Port St. Lucie, FL – A 15-year-old girl from Port St. Lucie was arrested after she allegedly attacked a police patrol car with a metal shovel while an officer sat inside.
Police say the incident happened on November 3rd in a residential neighborhood after officers were called to a disturbance at the teen’s family home.
According to the Port St. Lucie Police Department, the girl, identified as Amy Chance, was seen standing in the street holding a shovel when the officer arrived.
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Body camera footage shows her walking toward the police cruiser and striking the hood several times without any apparent provocation.
The officer, who was inside the vehicle, reacted in disbelief, exited the car, and ordered the teen to drop the shovel while aiming his Taser at her.
Video footage shows Chance lowering the shovel, making an obscene gesture toward the officer, and attempting to walk away.
The officer then commanded her to the ground, placed her in handcuffs, and took her into custody without further resistance.
Police said the damage to the patrol car exceeded $1,200.
Chance was charged with felony criminal mischief for allegedly causing intentional damage to city property.
Authorities noted that no one was injured during the incident.
The Port St. Lucie Police Department stated that acts of intentional property damage, regardless of age, will result in arrest.
The reason for the disturbance that led to the officer’s response remains under investigation.