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Woman arrested for police assault
A Santa Rosa woman attempted to run down a police officer early Wednesday while trying to flee officers investigating car burglary reports, police said.
The officer jumped out of the way of the pickup, which was headed directly at him at about 40 mph, Sgt. David Linscomb said.
Three officers' arriving patrol cars also had to take evasive action to avoid being hit as the truck driver
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