Kathryn Edmiston : “APD Issues 38 Citations, 1 Arrest in Street Racing Operation”

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. “APD crackdown on illegal street racing”
2. “Operation targeting street racing results in arrest and citations”

On April 8th, a woman was apprehended after executing several doughnuts in a Hobby Lobby parking lot and subsequently engaging in a car chase in Northeast Albuquerque. Kathryn Edmiston, a 21-year-old resident of Albuquerque, faces charges of aggravated fleeing law enforcement and reckless driving, as confirmed by Albuquerque Police Department spokeswoman Rebecca Atkins. Edmiston is currently detained in the Metropolitan Detention Center. The incident was part of APD’s crackdown on illegal street racing across the city, resulting in the dispersal of three separate events and the issuance of 38 citations in various Area Commands. The arrest followed a series of reckless driving stunts by Edmiston in Northeast Albuquerque, culminating in her apprehension at a local gas station.

Woman Arrested After Performing Doughnuts in Albuquerque Hobby Lobby Parking Lot

Last Thursday in Northeast Albuquerque, a 21-year-old woman named Kathryn Edmiston was taken into custody by the Albuquerque Police Department after causing a ruckus in a Hobby Lobby parking lot. The incident, which escalated into a car chase, resulted in Edmiston facing charges of aggravated fleeing law enforcement and reckless driving.

Illegal Street Racing Operation

Edmiston’s arrest was part of a citywide crackdown on illegal street racing, with APD officers dispersing three separate events over the weekend and issuing a total of 38 citations across various Area Commands in the city. The incident involving Edmiston unfolded in Northeast Albuquerque, catching the attention of authorities.

Reckless Driving

According to a criminal complaint filed at Metropolitan Court, on the evening of March 30, an APD officer witnessed Edmiston, behind the wheel of a white Dodge Charger, executing doughnuts in the Hobby Lobby parking lot near Montgomery and Eubank. Despite the officer’s attempts to pull her over for reckless driving, Edmiston continued to perform more stunts before speeding off onto Eubank.

High-Speed Chase

Edmiston then accelerated south on Eubank, turned off her headlights, and proceeded to evade the pursuing officer. The chase led her onto Interstate 25, where she transitioned onto Interstate 40 before exiting at Louisiana. She continued to drive recklessly, turning into a residential area while trying to shake off law enforcement.

Arrest at Maverick Gas Station

After a series of evasive maneuvers, Edmiston was eventually apprehended inside a Maverick gas station located in the 5000 block of Jefferson on Friday. Police officers spotted her parked vehicle and moved in to make the arrest, bringing an end to her reckless escapade.

Conclusion

The dramatic sequence of events involving Kathryn Edmiston serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of reckless driving and attempting to evade law enforcement. As the legal proceedings unfold, the true extent of the charges she faces will become clearer. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.