Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
A 38-year-old woman is awaiting sentencing after she admitted to ramming a police car and injuring an officer.
Stephanie McCleary of Bristol will be sentenced in the coming weeks after pleading guilty to charges of aggravated assault by vehicle, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, simple assault and related offenses.
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McCleary rammed Bristol Borough Patrolman Justin Gross’ Ford Crown Victoria police vehicle in March 2014 during a chase.
Gross was called to the Cleveland Avenue for reports of a woman acting strangely and driving recklessly.
Upon arrival, Gross tried to pull over McCleary but she sped off and fled at a high rate of speed, court papers say.
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As the patrolman tried to block McCleary for entering the Pennsylvania Turnpike after the chase led to Bristol Township, the 38 year old rammed him patrol vehicle twice, according to court papers.
McCleary was able to flee and was captured a short time later in New Jersey, police said.
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McClearly remains in prison unable to post bail.
