Doylestown Woman Charged After Nearly Hitting Officer With A Golf Club

DOYLESTOWN BOROUGH, PA — A 35-year-old Doylestown woman is facing an aggravated assault charge after nearly striking a police officer with a golf club early Monday morning.

The incident happened at the Central Bucks Regional Police Station on Doyle and North Broad streets.

Police said Kristen Worth, 35, threw a golf club from the public parking lot at police headquarters over a fence into a secured lot, nearly striking an officer getting into their patrol vehicle. She then began yelling at the officer before fleeing the scene, police said.

While officers searched the area, police said Worth threw a golf ball past the officers' heads, nearly striking them.

Worth was taken into custody, arraigned, and bail was set at $150,000. She was transported to the Bucks County Prison to await further court action.

She is charged with assault of a law enforcement officer, a second-degree felony; reckless endangerment; and possession of an instrument of crime with intent, both misdemeanors.