Appleton, Wisconsin Chaos: 21-Year-Old Woman Arrested for OWI After Running Over Police Officer During Parking Lot Fight
APPLETON, WISCONSIN — A 21-year-old Little Chute woman is facing multiple felony charges after she allegedly ran over an Appleton police officer while officers were responding to a parking lot fight early Saturday morning. The incident unfolded around 2:40 a.m. near South Walnut and West Lawrence Street, leaving one officer injured and prompting a brief police pursuit.
Officer Run Over as Suspect Accelerates Toward Crowd
According to the Appleton Police Department, officers arrived to break up an argument happening in a parking lot. As they approached the suspect — later identified as Katrina Kitzman, 21 — she was sitting behind the wheel of a parked vehicle.
Police say Kitzman suddenly accelerated toward a group of people nearby, putting both bystanders and officers at immediate risk.
Investigators said the woman then turned the vehicle directly toward two officers. One officer was unable to move out of the way and was struck.
The department reported:
“The officer was knocked to the ground, and his legs were run over by the suspect.”
The injured officer was rushed to a local hospital, where he was later released after treatment.
Suspect Flees Scene but Is Captured After Brief Pursuit
After running over the officer, Kitzman fled the scene in her vehicle. Police initiated a short pursuit, ultimately stopping and arresting her before she could travel far from the area.
Officers confirmed she was taken into custody without further incident and transported to the Outagamie County Jail.
Authorities say she appeared to be operating while intoxicated at the time of the incident.
Multiple Felony Charges Filed Against 21-Year-Old Driver
Kitzman now faces a long list of charges, including several felonies connected to the officer’s injuries and her attempt to flee:
- Felony 1st Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety
- Felony Eluding
- Felony Battery to Law Enforcement
- OWI 1st Causing Injury
- Misdemeanor Resisting Arrest
Police have not released additional details about the fight that initially drew officers to the scene or what may have prompted the suspect’s sudden attempt to flee.
Officer Expected to Recover After Hospital Release
Despite being run over by the vehicle, the officer involved has been treated and released from the hospital. Police have not updated his condition but confirmed he is expected to recover.
The Appleton Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident and will release further information as charges move through the court system.
As Appleton residents react to this shocking overnight incident, authorities continue urging the public to prioritize safety and report dangerous behavior immediately. For more updates on major crime cases, law-enforcement actions, and breaking news across Wisconsin, stay connected with ChicagoMusicGuide.com.