Woman used SUV to drive through entrance of Mass. federal building, police say

Woman used SUV to drive through entrance of Mass. federal building, police say

A woman is in custody after police said she used her SUV to try and get into a federal building in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Woman accused of trying to drive car into New Bedford federal building

A woman allegedly tried lighting an American flag on fire inside a federal building in New Bedford, Massachusetts, before attempting to crash her car into the entranceway, according to court documents. Jennifer Judith Padilla, 26, of New Bedford, is facing multiple charges for the incident, which reportedly happened at around 11:15 a.m. Monday at the Hastings Keith Federal Building in...

New Bedford PD says woman arrested after she tried to drive vehicle through federal building, attempted arson

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — New Bedford police said officers arrested a woman after she allegedly attempted to drive her vehicle through a federal building on Monday. 26-year-old Jennifer Judith Padilla faces multiple charges, including assault by means of a dangerous weapon, destruction of property, and attempted arson. Around 11:15 a.m., officers responded to the Hastings Keith Federal Building for reports of a woman who attempted to drive thr…

Police: Woman attempted to drive her car into federal building entrance in New Bedford - Boston News, Weather, Sports

A woman was arrested after attempting to drive through the entrance of the Hastings Keith Federal Building in New Bedford on Monday, according to police. Police say Jennifer Padilla, 26, tried entering the building with an American flag and gasoline, which she poured on the flag and tried to light it on fire. Officials say the building sustained minor damage and one security officer was struck but not injured. Padilla faces several charges, incl…

Police: One woman arrested after attempting to drive through a federal building in New Bedford

The New Bedford Police Department announced the arrest of a woman after she attempted to drive through a federal building earlier Monday morning.

Police: Woman tried to burn flag, ram New Bedford federal building

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — A woman was arrested Monday morning after she allegedly tried to drive through a federal building in New Bedford. Jennifer Judith Padilla, 26, was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, destruction of property, and attempted arson. Police said Padilla was carrying an American flag and a container of gasoline when officers arrived. She allegedly poured gasoline on the flag and tried to set it on fire. After secu…