A woman from Loxahatchee, accused of driving towards law enforcement near Mar-a-Lago , crashing through a gate of a nearby estate, and leading police on a chase, is anticipated to appear before a judge for the first time on Thursday morning.
Dog killed
law enforcement reported that Scharf’s pit bull lunged at the officers and bit one of them While making the arrest. An initial investigation conducted at the scene revealed that the officer who shot the dog acted in accordance with department policy, according to the Palm Beach police. The event commenced close to President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate when Scharf entered a restricted Secret Service checkpoint and parked adjacent to the screening tents, as per the Palm Beach police. Ultimately, officers deployed stop sticks to conclude the chase. In response, an officer discharged their firearm at the dog twice. A veterinarian tried to rescue the animal, but unfortunately, it succumbed to its injuries. The officer continues to serve in their capacity. Details regarding the condition of the officer who sustained a bite have not been disclosed. The Secret Service has chosen not to provide any comments regarding the incident.
Alexa Rae Scharf, 29, is charged with two counts of aggravated assault, felony fleeing, and resisting arrest in connection with the incident that occurred on Tuesday night, which resulted in the closure of a section of South Ocean Boulevard for over three hours, as per Fox 11 News. Investigators said that Scharf subsequently drove towards a Palm Beach police captain and another officer, maneuvering between police vehicles before accelerating away, according to Fox 11 News.
Scharf declined to exit the SUV, leading officers to shatter the vehicle’s windows, according to police.
