NEWTON TWP., LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A 51-year-old Clarks Summit woman faces DUI and other charges after an incident Monday evening that began with a police pursuit in Lackawanna County, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Katie Naegele was charged after the incident around 6:30 p.m. Oct. 19 near Newton Ransom Boulevard and Valley View Drive, police said. Troopers reported pursuing an orange dirt bike before ending the pursuit because of the risk to other motorists.
A trooper later stopped on Valley View Drive near Forest Acres Drive. Police allege Naegele approached the trooper, parked in the roadway and argued with the trooper, creating a traffic hazard. When the trooper tried to conduct a traffic stop, she allegedly drove into grass near Forest Acres Drive and then fled on foot.
Police said Naegele physically resisted when troopers tried to detain her. The report also says she had an odor of alcohol on her breath and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Police also allege Naegele intentionally caused biohazard damage to a patrol car. The report says that allegation was based on her statements and her refusal to accept clean clothing at the hospital.
Naegele faces charges including driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, fleeing or attempting to elude police, resisting arrest and institutional vandalism, along with summary traffic violations. She was being held in the Lackawanna County jail awaiting arraignment, according to the release.