A Columbia woman who punched a Jasper police officer then ran over her pleaded guilty Monday in Jasper County Circuit Court.
Under a plea agreement, the charge against Raven Cheyenne Gomez, 28, was reduced from first degree assault to third degree assault.
Judge Dean Dankelson ordered a sentencing assessment report and scheduled the sentencing for 9 a.m. December 2.
The probable cause statement indicates Gomez and Brandon David (DOB 1978) were fighting in the parking lot at Pete's Convenience Store when the Jasper police officer arrived.As the officer conducted a search, she was punched by Gomez who pushed her to the ground causing her to hit her head on the pavement.
After that, the officer became disoriented, according to the statement.
David left the car and began punching the officers with a closed fist several times in the head and upper body area.
David then climbed into the patrol car as if he planned to steal it. "It appears David wasn't able to put the vehicle in drive due to the different gear shift newer vehicles have.
As that was happening, Gomez returned to her car, backed up and ran over the officer's foot, then ran over it again when she drove the car forward.
David left the patrol car and got back into Gomez' vehicle.
The officer sustained numerous bruises to the face, neck and body, a sprained foot and a softball-size hemotoma in the back of the head.
David's preliminary hearing on first degree assault charges has not been held.
3 comments:
Another winner in the local edition of "Let's Make A Deal".
Why is Judge Dean Dankelson and the Prosecutor Attorney's Office allowing Cheyenne Gomez; to plead Guilty to a Reduced Charge - this is a mockery of Justice - - What if the Police Officer would have been Killed - -
Judge Dean Dankelson - Needs to Administer Justice - as the Oath he took - If he cannot he needs to Step Down or be Recalled!
I agree. Not sure why they keep making deals with criminals.
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