Greenfield woman charged with assaulting Saratoga police officer

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY (NEWS10) — Saratoga Springs police arrested a Greenfield woman Tuesday night in connection with a hit-and-run crash involving an officer. Theresa Travis, 34, faces several charges.

On June 18, Travis was pulled over for traffic violations. Police reported that he fled the traffic stop, and Sergeant Adam Dingmon was dragged and injured by Travis’s car. Travis’ vehicle was later found near I-87 at Exit 23.

Further investigation led to Travis being located at a home in Warrensburg, where she was taken into custody without incident. She is now facing the following charges:

• Second degree assault
• Reckless endangerment in the second degree
• Criminal impersonation in the second degree
• Serious unauthorized operation
• Leaving the scene of an accident after personal injury
• Numerous traffic violations

According to police, Sergeant Dingmon was treated for his injuries and is currently recovering at home. Travis was arraigned in Saratoga Springs Municipal Court and remanded to the custody of the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office.

Her next court date is scheduled for a later date. Travis reportedly had two previous arrest warrants out for failure to appear in court. Saratoga Springs Police were assisted in the arrest by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and State Police.