By LESLIE EIKLEBERRY
Salina Post
A Salina woman was arrested late Sunday afternoon on multiple requested charges, including aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer.
Officers were sent to a residence in the 500 block of S. Ninth for the report of Delilah Ross, 33, of Salina, being on the property in violation of a protection from abuse order, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester said this morning.
When officers made contact with Ross, she was at the residence, seated in a 2005 Buick Park Avenue with the driver's door open. Police attempted to arrest Ross, but she was able to get the key in the ignition and start the car, Forrester said. Ross started backing away when the open car door struck a 23-year-old female officer and knocked her down.
The officer, who has been with the Salina Police Department for approximately 1.5 years, suffered minor abrasions and bruising, Forrester said. Additionally, some items on her duty belt were damaged.
Ross left the scene and a pursuit ensued, during which speeds reached 60 mph, along the following route, he said.
West on Washington Street
North on S. 12th Street
East on W. South Street
South on S. Eighth Street
She then turned east into the Salina Regional Health Center parking lot, where she was arrested on the following requested charges, Forrester said.
One count of criminal trespassing
Seven counts of violation of a protection from abuse order
One count of aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer with a motor vehicle
One count of battery of a law enforcement officer
One count of interference with a law enforcement officer
One count of damage to property
One count of flee and elude
One count of violation of a no-contact order
Miscellaneous traffic offenses