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Driver Sentenced for Assaulting NYPD Officer While High

10/30/2025

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Sahara Dula, 25, received a two-year prison sentence for intentionally hitting an NYPD officer while under the influence of marijuana in January 2024.
The incident took place on Park Avenue when Dula drove her Lexus the wrong way, resulting in a leg fracture for the officer.
Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry criticized the sentence as inadequate, calling for stricter penalties for assaults on police.
Dula, who has a history of mental health issues, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault and will serve three years of probation after her prison term.

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Sahara Dula, 25, received a two-year prison sentence for intentionally hitting an NYPD officer while under the influence of marijuana in January 2024.
The incident took place on Park Avenue when Dula drove her Lexus the wrong way, resulting in a leg fracture for the officer.
Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry criticized the sentence as inadequate, calling for stricter penalties for assaults on police.
Dula, who has a history of mental health issues, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault and will serve three years of probation after her prison term.