Boston woman accused of assaulting a cop, dragging the officer while driving away

A 27-year-old woman is facing assault and motor vehicle charges after dragging a cop while driving away from a crash in Beacon Hill.

Roslindale woman Avagadra Lipson allegedly struck a car with her vehicle and then dragged a police officer while fleeing the scene — injuring the cop’s foot.

Boston police officers on Saturday night responded to the intersection of Beacon Street and Spruce Street for a motor vehicle accident.

The 911 caller said while they were parked, a Honda Accord reversed into their car and the driver refused to move or exchange info.

The responding cop said info must be exchanged with the victim, and told the driver not to move.

“The driver then accelerated the Honda causing the officer to be pulled forward and his foot to be dragged resulting in injury,” the Suffolk DA’s office wrote.

The victim gave police a photo of the Honda’s license plate. Officers then obtained the registration and identified the driver as Lipson.

Cops later spotted Lipson’s Honda near 3 Center Plaza. Officers stopped the Honda and ordered Lipson to get out of the car.

Lipson allegedly continued to drive forward.

“An officer drew his firearm and pointed it at Lipson while he ordered her again to exit the vehicle,” the DA’s office wrote. “Officers were then able to unlock the door and remove Lipson. Lipson resisted and demanded to be told why she was being arrested.

“While being placed in the police cruiser, Lipson kicked an officer in the chest,” officials added. “Lipson continued to kick the doors and scream at officers from inside the cruiser.”

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Lipson was charged with reckless operation of a motor vehicle, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, leaving the scene of a crime with property damage, refusing to identify as a motor vehicle operator, and resisting arrest.

“This disturbing set of facts indicates that police officers were placed into a dangerous situation by this defendant not once, but twice, within minutes,” Suffolk DA Kevin Hayden said in a statement.

“It’s fortunate that there weren’t more serious injuries,” he added. “This is yet another reminder that an officer’s shift can turn perilous in an instant.”

The judge ordered Lipson held on $200 bail. Lipson is set to return to court on Jan. 20 for a pre-trial hearing.

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