Two Northfield police officers injured during arrest

Two Northfield police officers were injured Monday night while attempting to arrest a woman suspected of multiple hit-and-run crashes. The incident began when officers responded to reports of a vehicle collision near the intersection of Highway 3 and Saint Olaf Avenue.

The suspect allegedly collided with two homes and two other vehicles before being stopped by police. According to the Northfield Police Department, the woman became physically combative during the arrest and subsequent testing process, resulting in injuries to both officers.

The woman faces several pending felony charges, including felony fourth-degree assault on a police officer, felony criminal damage to property, leaving the scene of an accident, and DWI.