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Woman charged with felony accused of spitting on police officer

Posted at 11:49 AM, Feb 26, 2019
and last updated 2019-02-26 17:13:20-05

COLORADO SPRINGS – Police officers responded to a traffic accident involving a moving car and a parked car early Tuesday morning.

20-year-old Nikaylee Morrison was taken into custody for various traffic charges including driving under the influence.

While at the hospital, Colorado Springs Police say Morrison became violent and fought an officer and security personnel. No one was injured but police say Morrison spit at the officers

Morrison was taken to the Criminal Justice Center with additional charges including a felony for assaulting the officer.