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Ontario County Sheriff’s deputies punched during traffic stop

By James Battaglia,

5 hours ago

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester woman was arrested Thursday after investigators said she punched deputies during a traffic stop in Farmington.

According to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, deputies pulled over Marjerlie Espada-Rodriguez around 4:00 p.m. on State Route 322 for a cracked windshield and no front license plate.

Espada-Rodriguez, 22, allegedly punched the deputies during what police called a “roadside struggle.” She was arrested and charged with assault, obstructing government administration, and resisting arrest, along with traffic violations.

Police said the deputies’ injuries were minor.

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Hector Galarza

2h ago

I saw the entire thing! they stopped her at the D&D in Farmington.. I would have absolutely and 100% woooooooooppppeeddd her @$%a!! BAMF!! get with the right person B!! you'll see

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