Happy Valley Woman Accused of Punching Federal Officer During Traffic Stop After Harassing Him on Road

Happy Valley woman accused of punching federal officer during traffic stop after harassing him on road

When the officer stopped the woman's car and told her to step out, she said, "Nope ... I am a lawyer and need to be in court," an affidavit said.

Happy Valley woman accused of punching federal officer in the face during traffic stop

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A Happy Valley woman appeared in court on Thursday after allegedly punching a federal officer in the face during a traffic stop the day before. Melanie Breanne Rivas, 25, is facing a charge of assault on a federal officer after she allegedly flipped off a Federal Protective Service officer in traffic, cut them off in her car, and then punched the officer in the face during a traffic stop. City of Detroit relieved at …