A Chicago woman tried to escape handcuffs, threatened and even bit an Indiana police officer during a traffic stop last weekend where she was allegedly driving drunk and speeding more than 100 miles per hour, police said.
At about 6:40 p.m. Saturday, Indiana State Trooper Justin Baumeister saw a silver Hyundai approach and pass him on Interstate 94 at 105 mph, police said. The driver also changed lanes without signaling and passed other cars on the right.
The car eventually stopped and the officer took the driver, Shelby E. Foster, 22, of Chicago, into custody. Police said she showed signs of impairment and was under the influence of alcohol.
According to police, Foster became “verbally aggressive” toward the officer. She also said her relative was a Chicago police officer and demanded that the officer call him immediately. While searching through her purse for Foster’s identification, the officer found two fake Illinois state IDs.
While taking Foster to the Porter County Jail, she attempted to uncuff her, eventually succeeding. The officer pulled his squad car over to the shoulder of the highway to re-cuff her, but she attempted to drive away.
Foster then “forcefully” bit the officer’s right arm, though he was able to quickly pull his arm away from her teeth, police said. She also yelled at him.
The officer eventually handcuffed Foster and took her to jail. During the ride, she made threats of “serious violence” against the officer and his family.
In prison, she refused to take a chemical test for DUI and spat on one of the prison guards during the booking process.
Foster faces multiple charges in connection with the incident, including assault with bodily fluids, harassment, assault on a public safety officer, resisting law enforcement, reckless driving, driving under the influence, disorderly conduct and possession of false identification.
