Crime & Safety
Lake Ridge Woman Charged With Assaulting Police Officer
Sanae Ballafrikh was charged with assault and battery on a law enforcement officer Oct. 11.
On Oct. 11, police arrested Sanae Ballafrikh and charged her with assault and battery on a law enforcement officer after an incident at Potomac Hospital in which she reportedly attacked police officers that were trying to arrest one of her family members.
Police arrived at 10:25 p.m. to deal with a disorderly subject at Potomac Hospital who was bothering staff. As they were arresting that subject, Ballakfrikh reportedly rushed up toward the police. A security guard tried to stop her and she reportedly pushed him away.
As police began to arrest her, she then reportedly shoved one of the police officers. Police eventually gained her compliance and only minor injuries were sustained.
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Ballafrikh has been charged with one count of assault and battery on a law enforcement officer, another count of assault and battery, and obstruction of justice. Her court date is Nov. 22. She was released on a $5000 unsecured bond.
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