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Published on June 24, 2024
Woman Accused of Attacking Child, Biting Officer at Wildwood Crest Motel PoolSource: Google Street View

A disturbing incident unfolded at a motel pool in Wildwood Crest last week, where a 43-year-old woman, identified as Fallan Turner, allegedly attacked a 10-year-old boy and engaged in a string of combative actions against law enforcement officers. According to FOX 29, the confrontation occurred on last Monday afternoon when police were called to a fight in progress at the motel located on the 6200 block of Ocean Avenue.

Witnesses at the scene reported that Turner, who appeared highly intoxicated, had grabbed the young boy and swung him around in the pool, even going so far as to dunk him underwater. Details from ABC Philadelphia indicate that Turner was observed drinking tequila throughout the day before the incident transpired. "It's like most incidents that are similar to this: often times there is intoxication involved, whether it be from alcohol or some other substance," Lloyd commented in a statement obtained by 6ABC.

When law enforcement arrived and approached Turner regarding her actions, she reportedly became belligerent and resisted arrest. As officers attempted to handcuff her, Turner pushed an arresting officer in the face, sharing 1010 WINS. The mayhem didn't stop there; reports from Audacy state that Turner continued her aggressive behavior at police headquarters, where she was "highly uncooperative and combative" towards officers, even biting one of them on the hand.

Despite these assaults, it was reported that neither of the officers involved sustained significant injuries. Turner, now facing a multiple charges including endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated assault on law enforcement, and criminal sexual contact, is currently being held at the Cape May County Correctional Facility. Her actions have rippled through the community, leaving questions about the intersection of public safety and individual responsibility in their wake.