Sources say driver accused of hitting police officer in New York City apparently did it intentionally Said of new york post on friday.
The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Sahara Dula, allegedly struck a New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer Wednesday while driving the wrong way in a Lexus on the Upper East Side, authorities and sources said. is held.
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Shocking video shows the moment a New York City driver intentionally rams into a police officer: 'Kill these cops!' https://t.co/WnPggL8ehd pic.twitter.com/XYmcf1nki3
— New York Post (@nypost) January 19, 2024
of post According to the article, Doula was said to have been heavily using marijuana at the time. The article continued:
“I told the officer I wanted to go straight to him, but the officer wouldn't move, so I punched him,” Dula later told investigators, according to court documents.
“Fuck these cops! He didn't move!” she yelled minutes after the incident, documents allege. Dura added, according to the source, “Fuck these cops! He didn't move!” Fuck it, this is a lesson for him. Hopefully he doesn't want to be like, 'He's a cop now. ”
Drive recorder footage I got caught According to PIX 11 News, at the moment the incident broke out, officers were seen approaching a black vehicle that was traveling the wrong way on the road.
Someone yelled, “Hey!” be careful! ” Seconds before the car lurched forward and hit the police officer. His body hit the bonnet and then landed upside down on the road. Immediately after the collision, the driver got out of the car with his hands up.
Video of pro-Palestinian/BLM activist Sahara Dura intentionally hitting an NYPD police officer with her car.
H/T @y_modulus https://t.co/ceTSQ3clMs pic.twitter.com/Qu4KUqJ2FF
— Dixie (@OSiiNT) January 19, 2024
by post, the incident occurred as officers were investigating an unrelated robbery at the store and cordoned off the area. The officer involved suffered a broken leg and bruises.
The newspaper also reported that Dula has a degree in criminal justice and runs a business that uses music to guide children away from the streets and drugs.
Additionally, the suspect reportedly suffers from bipolar disorder, takes multiple medications, and is also a mental health patient.
In a social media post Thursday, Postmillennial senior editor Andy Ngo said: explained Dura as a Black Lives Matter (BLM) activist:
A BLM activist participating in a pro-Palestinian protest in New York City was arrested on January 17 for allegedly ramming an NYPD officer with his car. Sahara Dura was arrested on charges including assault with serious bodily injury, vehicular assault and reckless endangerment. pic.twitter.com/PT3fKXuERd
— Andy Ngo 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) January 19, 2024
of post The article details the charges Dula faces.
According to the criminal complaint, Doula was charged with attempted first-degree assault, attempted aggravated assault on a police officer, second-degree assault, second-degree reckless endangerment, and driving while impaired by drugs and reckless driving. He was charged with driving.
The report also notes that the suspect has a history of violating the law.
The suspect is being held on Rikers Island on $25,000 cash bail, according to Pix 11.
