A Rhode Island woman has been arrested in connection with a road rage attack in Providence that was caught on video, according to police and Fox News.
Police say the incident happened Tuesday around 11 p.m. A 35 year old mother was driving with her eight year old daughter when she came upon a group of ATV and dirt bike riders. The riders reportedly did not move when the light turned green, so she honked her horn. At the next light, police say the group surrounded her car, pulled her out and beat her before riding off.
On Thursday, police arrested Shyanne, 24, of North Providence. She was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct, according to Fox News. Police say Cranston officers learned where she was when she called their station about an unrelated matter. The group involved was described as about 10 riders, and no other arrests had been reported at the time. A response from Shyanne or an attorney had not been reported, and the charges are allegations.
Local leaders reacted quickly. Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza called the attack awful, and City Council President John Igliozzi asked Gov. Dan McKee to send Rhode Island State Police to help Providence police address violent crime in the city. Councilman David Salvatore also issued a statement calling for decisive action to keep residents safe.
The investigation was ongoing at the time of this report.
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