ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a confrontation with police.
Just before 1p.m. October 31, officers responded to a disturbance in the 100 Block South 8th Street in Atchison, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.
Officers located a woman, later identified as 41-year-old Michema Laurent of Atchison, who had been involved in a disturbance. When confronted she threw a cup of liquid in a the police officer’s face. During the altercation with officers she kicked an officer in the face and chest and resisted arrest. Following her arrest she was found to be in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. She was taken to the County Jail.
Laurent is being held on requested charges of battery of a law enforcement officer, interference with law enforcement, and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia..