Dearborn Co. Woman Accused of Deliberately Hitting Police Cruiser During Pursuit

The incident took place on Monday.

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(Hamilton County, Ind.) - A Dearborn County woman has been arrested after a police pursuit in which see has been accused of deliberately hitting an Ohio State Highway Patrol cruiser. 

Jennifer Monning, 38, was taken into custody following the pursuit through Hamilton County on Monday. She is being charged with Felonious Assault, OVI, Failure to Comply and other traffic charges, according to Local 12

Monnig was allegedly under the influence of alcohol or drugs when she fled from police. 

She is currently being held in jail on $210,000 bond. 

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