Drunk Woman Strikes Officer with Car in Sweetwater Liquor Store Incident

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A 33-year-old woman was arrested in Sweetwater, Florida after she entered a liquor store while drunk, refused to comply with police orders, and struck an officer with her car twice before fleeing the scene and colliding with a police cruiser.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers that intoxicated individuals can pose to both law enforcement and the general public when they refuse to cooperate with police. It also raises questions about how law enforcement should handle such volatile situations to protect all parties involved.

The details

According to the arrest report, Reny Jarquin entered the Tivoli Liquor Store while drunk and began causing a disturbance. When an officer arrived and approached Jarquin's car to tell her not to drive, she refused commands, backed up, and struck the officer in the leg and shoulder. The officer then moved to the front of the vehicle, and Jarquin drove at the officer, striking them a second time. As Jarquin attempted to flee, she collided with the officer's cruiser before being stopped, though she continued to refuse officers' commands. An officer eventually broke Jarquin's window and removed her from the car.

• The incident occurred on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

What’s next

Jarquin is facing several charges, including resisting an officer with violence and battery on an officer. She will appear in court in the coming weeks to face these charges.