Leonela E. Rodriguez

A Jamestown woman is facing charges after a traffic stop near Baker Street and Summit Avenue.

Leonela E. Rodriguez, 35, was charged Oct. 21 with driving while ability impaired by the combined influence of drugs and alcohol, and with several traffic violations.

According to police, at about 3:40 a.m., officers responded to a west side residence for a report of an unwanted person. Officers had been dispatched to the same address prior to this incident, police said, however, Rodriguez had fled the scene before their arrival each time.

During this incident, officers were informed that Rodriguez had red and black hair, and had just fled the scene in a maroon-colored vehicle. Police said, officers canvassed the area and soon located a vehicle and a female driver matching Rodriguez’s description. A traffic stop was conducted, and upon further investigation, officers found that Rodriguez allegedly was operating a vehicle while impaired by the combined influence of drugs and alcohol. Additionally, police said, she was issued uniform traffic tickets (UTTs) for the observed alleged traffic infractions.

She was placed into custody, and taken to Jamestown City Jail, and will be in Jamestown City Court later.

In a related matter, police said, Rodriguez was involved in two other incidents in October.

On Oct. 5, she was charged with third-degree criminal tampering. According to police, at about 10:29 p.m., Rodriguez was allegedly involved in a fight at 7-Eleven on North Main Street, and was charged with third-degree assault. While at 7-Eleven, police said that Rodriguez, during the fight, allegedly bit a victim, causing injury.

She was placed into custody and taken to city jail. While in custody, at the city jail, at about 11:24 p.m., Rodriquez continued to be combative, and disorderly, and decided to relieve herself by defecating and urinating on the jail cell floor. She also allegedly attempted to kick at officers while also allegedly spitting at them.