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Charlotte Woman Arrested for Hitting Officer in Street Takeover

3/8/2026

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Tanaezah Michelle Austin, 25, was arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina, for allegedly hitting a police officer with her car during a street takeover on March 1.
The officer sustained minor injuries.
Austin posted a $3,000 bond and was released hours later, prompting outrage from law enforcement, including Dan Redford, president of the Charlotte Fraternal Order of Police, and U.S. Representative Mark Harris.
Austin is due in court March 24.

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Story summary

Tanaezah Michelle Austin, 25, was arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina, for allegedly hitting a police officer with her car during a street takeover on March 1.
The officer sustained minor injuries.
Austin posted a $3,000 bond and was released hours later, prompting outrage from law enforcement, including Dan Redford, president of the Charlotte Fraternal Order of Police, and U.S. Representative Mark Harris.
Austin is due in court March 24.