CRANBERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – What began as a traffic stop ended with charges filed against a Cooperstown woman who reportedly provided police with a false name, then attempted to run from officers.
Court documents indicate the Franklin-based State Police filed criminal charges against 28-year-old Tamera Kaye Gillen, of Cooperstown.
According to a criminal complaint, around 5:38 p.m. on March 10, Franklin-based State Police initiated a traffic stop at a location in Cranberry Township.
The complaint states during the stop, a woman later identified as Tamera Gillen provided false identifying information. Gillen then reportedly suffered a medical incident and was treated by EMS then transported to UPMC Northwest for evaluation.
Police then went to UPMC Northwest to get information about her identity when it was discovered the information she had provided was false.
According to the complaint, police were then informed that Gillen was not actually suffering from any medical issues and was able to be released.
When police were able to speak to Gillen, she provided them with an expired driver’s license.
During their investigation, it was learned there was a warrant for a parole violation in Gillen’s name.
Police then contacted UPMC Northwest and found that she had been released.
Gillen was then spotted walking on Fairfield Drive, but when police activated their emergency lights and asked to speak to her, she reportedly fled down the road and into a field near the hospital.
According to the complaint, she was caught following a short foot pursuit and was then taken into custody.
During a search incident to arrest, a hypodermic needle was located in her right sock, the complaint notes.
The following charges against Gillen through Magisterial District Judge Patrick E. Lowrey’s office on March 12:
– Obstruct/Impede Justice-Picketing, Misdemeanor 2
– Resist Arrest/Other Law Enforcement, Misdemeanor 2
– Use/Possession Of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor
– Disorder Conduct Hazardous/Physical Offense, Summary
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 17, with Magisterial District Judge Patrick E. Lowrey presiding.
