The Aberdeen Police Department says that a 37-year-old woman who had been spotted driving at a high rate of speed by an officer on routine patrol took off from him, seen sliding on the roadway due to high speeds, later crashing into the front yard of a residence.  

On 03-05-25 at approximately 0132 hrs, an Aberdeen Police Officer was working routine patrol when he observed a Black Ford Focus traveling at a high rate of speed in the 600 Blk of East Market Street. The officer caught up to the vehicle on Young Street where the vehicle was observed sliding in the roadway due to the high speed. The officer activated his emergency lights and siren, and a short vehicle pursuit ensued.

The driver of the vehicle lost control on Young Street and Tecumseh and ended up in a front yard where the vehicle came to rest. The 37 YO female driver immediately exited the vehicle and started yelling at the officer to shoot her. The officer distanced himself from the female while attempting to de-escalate the situation. Other Aberdeen officers arrived on scene and were able to take the female into custody.

The female was charged with Felony Eluding a Police Vehicle, Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer, Resisting Arrest and Driving on a Suspended License.

The Aberdeen Police Department trains in de-escalation techniques and less lethal arrest options. We are proud of the officers involved and how the incident was resolved.