CEDAR CITY, Utah — A Utah woman is now facing charges of driving under the influence and assault after being arrested in Cedar City on Wednesday. The woman also allegedly kicked an officer in the groin.
According to court documents obtained by FOX 13 News, officers were alerted Wednesday by multiple reports of a vehicle swerving, going onto the sidewalk, hitting guard rails, and almost hitting other vehicles.
Officers initiated a traffic stop and said the driver, 44-year-old Marlena Kanosh, then backed up into a police vehicle. Kanosh was ordered to exit the car but refused to follow the officers' orders.
Police removed Kanosh from the vehicle out of fear that she would drive away. Officers report that she couldn't hold herself up once out of the car and couldn't walk without falling. According to police, Kanosh also appeared intoxicated with glossy eyes and slurred speech.
When police searched her vehicle they found multiple prescription pill containers and an open container that smelled like alcohol. Police attempted to perform field sobriety tests but were unable to due to Kanosh's inability to remain upright. At the hospital, police say she refused a chemical test.
Officers attempted to get Kanosh into a patrol car and following multiple attempts she allegedly kicked one of the officers in the groin.
Kanosh now faces charges of intoxication, driving under the influence, failure to comply with duties at a vehicle accident, open container in a vehicle, refusing a chemical test, assault by a prisoner, interfering with a peace officer, and reckless driving.
