EDWARDSVILLE — A Granite City woman was charged with aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, and aggravated assault of a peace officer/firefighter/emergency room worker, both Class 4 felonies; and resisting a peace officer and obstructing a peace officer, both Class A misdemeanors.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Department presented the case.
According to court documents, on May 1, the suspect allegedly attempted to flee from a Madison County sheriff’s deputy, reaching speeds in excess of 21 miles above the posted speed limit; drove away from the deputy while they were standing at the suspect’s window; refused to comply with directions and pulled away from officers; and provided a false name to deputes…