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Bluffs woman arrested Friday morning following an assault

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June 15th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Police in Council Bluffs early this (Friday) morning, arrested 31-year old Bridget Wilson, of Council Bluffs, following an alleged assault and incidents involving her vehicle. Officers responded at around 1:52-a.m. to the American Inn on S. 24th Street, with regard to an assault. While on the way to the scene, officers were told the suspect, (Wilson), had struck a 36-year old Council Bluffs man with her vehicle. She also crashed the vehicle into the victim’s vehicle, pushing it into the building, causing minor damage.

Bridget Wilson

Upon officers’ arrival, Wilson took off in her vehicle, which was pursued by police. Officers were able to get the vehicle stopped, and take Wilson into custody. She faces charges that include OWI, Aggravated Domestic Abuse Assault, Eluding and 1st Degree Criminal Mischief. The 36-year old male was treated for his injuries by Council Bluffs Fire and Rescue personnel, and refused any further medical attention.