Homer Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Kicking Officers, Resisting Arrest

Homer Police say a traffic stop was conducted on a speeding vehicle on Elm Ave. in the Village of Homer just after 10:30pm on January 15th. HPD says the vehicle was seen speeding down South Main Street.

During the traffic stop, officers determined the driver, identified as 20 year old Heather R. O’Hara of Homer, was driving while her license was revoked. It was also during the traffic stop police say, O’Hara continuously failed to comply with officers orders to remain in her vehicle.

Following several warnings, the officer informed her she was now under arrest. As police attempted to take her into custody, she began to kick officers multiple times. She was eventually taken into custody. Police charged her with Obstruction of Governmental Administration in the 2nd, Resisting Arrest, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the 3rd, all Misdemeanors, Harassment in the 2nd, a Violation, and Speeding, an infraction.

O’Hara was transported to the Homer Police Station for processing and was later released on appearance tickets. She is due in Homer Town Court next month. Assisting Homer Police was the New York State Police.