Accident – Death – Obituary News : **Woman Arrested for Assaulting Police Officer at Memphis Hotel**
A woman in Memphis, Tennessee, found herself in hot water after allegedly assaulting a police officer at a local hotel. Thalia Yancey-Chalmers, 59, was charged with assault against a first responder following the incident that took place on Friday night.
**Police Respond to Disturbance at InTown Suites Extended Stay**
The trouble began at 7:42 p.m. when an officer was called to the InTown Suites Extended Stay on Hickory Hill Road to address a simple assault. Yancey-Chalmers had been causing a disturbance and refusing to vacate the premises. According to the general manager, she had not paid for her stay but was still occupying a room.
**Refusal to Leave Leads to Confrontation**
Despite her husband’s offer to take her elsewhere, Yancey-Chalmers adamantly refused to leave the hotel. When the officer approached her to inform her that she had to vacate, she resisted. As the officer attempted to detain her, she allegedly lashed out, striking him in the chest with her right arm. In response, the officer instinctively punched her in the face.
**Medical Attention and Legal Consequences**
MFD Engine 53 arrived at the scene to provide medical care to both parties. Yancey-Chalmers was then taken into custody and transported to St. Francis for medical clearance. Subsequently, she was booked and processed at the jail, where she is currently being held on a $2,500 bond.
**Stay Tuned for Updates**
As the legal process unfolds, further details may emerge regarding this incident at the Memphis hotel. Authorities are working diligently to ensure that justice is served. Stay tuned for any developments in this ongoing story..