DENVILLE — A Jersey City woman was charged after police said she kicked an officer during a traffic stop on Route 46 East.
The incident occurred at approximately 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 12, when Denville police stopped a vehicle being driven with a completely flat rear passenger-side tire, creating what officers described as an unsafe condition.
Police identified the driver as Jaelynn Richardson, 23, of Jersey City.
During the investigation, officers determined the vehicle had been reported stolen out of New York and that Richardson’s driver’s license was suspended, according to police.
When officers attempted to place Richardson under arrest, she allegedly became combative and kicked one of the officers.
Richardson was taken into custody and transported to Denville Police Headquarters for processing. She was charged with receiving stolen property and aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer.
She was also issued motor vehicle summonses for driving with a suspended license and operating an unsafe vehicle.
Richardson was released pending a court appearance in Morris County Superior Court.
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