A teenage girl in Port St. Lucie has been charged with felony after allegedly striking a police patrol vehicle with a shovel during what has been termed as a disturbance incident. The events unfolded last week when Port St. Lucie Police Department officers responded to a call in the 1400 block of Bartell Avenue, as detailed in an account from WPBF.
The reports suggest that the officers found the 15-year-old girl, now identified as Amy Chance, brandishing a shovel in the roadway upon their arrival. The teen approached the patrol car and proceeded to hit the hood, causing in excess of $1,200 in damage, police said. The encounter, which was also captured on an officer's bodycam, included an exclamation from one officer reacting to the surprising act with, "Are you kidding me?" as per details from CBS12. The incident led to Chance's arrest and she was subsequently charged with a count of criminal mischief.
No injuries were reported in connection to the occurrence, according to the police statement. The Port St. Lucie Police Department took to social media to affirm their position on such acts, stating, "Regardless of age, resorting to intentional damage of people or property in our city will result in an arrest," a sentiment that was echoed in a statement to CBS12. The response to the incident has been noted for its restraint and adherence to department protocols.
Detailing the aftermath, the Police Department pointed out that the arrest was carried out safely and without further incident. Their approach was highlighted, “Thanks to the exceptional training of our officers, she was safely taken into custody,” as noted by WPBF. Chance is currently facing the legal consequences of her actions as the judicial process unfolds.
