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It happened on Thursday, Dec. 15 in Rockland County.
Ramapo Police say officers responded to a Wesley Hills home for a report of a female causing an issue.
When the first officer arrived, he found an intoxicated woman "causing damage to the home and herself," police said.
The 19-year-old woman "was out of control and fought with the officer when he attempted to render aid," according to police.
She was handcuffed and placed in the rear of a patrol vehicle until a Spring Hill Ambulance responded, said policed.
While being moved from the patrol car to the ambulance, she continued to fight the officers, according to police.
"She kicked a female officer in the chest and face," police said.
The 19-year-old suspect was arrested & charged with the following:
- Intentionally causing an injury to an officer, a Class D felony,
- Second-degree assault,
- Second-degree obstruction of governmental administration, a Class A misdemeanor,
- Resisting arrest, a Class A misdemeanor.
Ramapo Police did not release the suspect's name.
The officer was treated and released at Good Samaritan Hospital.
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