A 19-year-old woman was arrested in Petaluma last night after a series of unlawful events that included a hit-and-run, a high-speed chase, and an altercation with law enforcement. In a social media post from the Petaluma Police Department, it was reported that the officers were dispatched to a hit-and-run collision that resulted in minor injuries. The suspect, later identified as Alicia Wright, was apprehended after her vehicle was spotted traveling at speeds over 100 mph on Highway 101.
According to the police account, the officers initiated a traffic stop, and Wright pulled over on the freeway shoulder. Having observed signs of alcohol intoxication, the officers began a DUI investigation. The situation escalated when Wright violently resisted arrest after suddenly pushing an officer. With the assistance of the California Highway Patrol, which blocked traffic, the officers and the suspect, along with passing motorists, ensured their safety on the dangerous location of the freeway shoulder.
The resistance continued for several minutes before Wright was finally detained, incurring injuries during the process, which necessitated a trip to a local hospital. After receiving medical treatment, Wright was booked into the Sonoma County Jail on several charges. The charges include driving under the influence of alcohol, hit-and-run causing injury, assault on a peace officer, and resisting arrest.
