Woman allegedly kicks trooper in Falls

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. Press release - Thursday night at around 12:42 troopers observed while patrolling on Niagara Falls Boulevard a red Toyota traveling northbound in the city of Niagara Falls.

The operator, Tara C. Hayes was seen crossing over into the southbound lane driving in an erratic manner. Hayes stated that the reason she was driving in such a manner was due to her cell phone usage and the fact that she was attempting to put on makeup. 

Hayes was persistent that she only had one beer at the time and after failing several field sobriety tests was informed that she was being placed under arrest for driving while intoxicated.

Hayes became highly belligerent and began yelling obscenities, and then proceeded to kick Trooper Persinger in the shin. Hayes explained later that the reason she kicked Trooper Persinger was because she had sore feet.

Hayes was charged with using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle, failure to keep right, driving while intoxicated (blood alcohol content .09%), and resisting arrest.

Hayes was remanded to the Niagara Falls holding center with a bail of $850, awaiting to be arraigned on Thursday.