A 56-year-old woman has been arrested in Washington State after authorities said she attempted to hit a child riding a dirt bike and was later found trying to enter a stranger's home. The Spokane County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as Wendy A. Clemente and said the incidents occurred on 28 April in a residential area.

According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded at around 6:00 pm to reports of a reckless driver. Investigators said the suspect drove a silver Ford Focus onto a pavement and pursued a juvenile riding a small dirt bike. The incident was captured on mobile phone video by a witness, with the recording showing the vehicle following closely behind the child while repeatedly sounding its horn.

In the footage, a bystander can be heard reacting, saying, 'What in the hell? This lady's crazy,' before adding, 'She's trying to run him over, oh my God,' as the vehicle mounts the kerb and continues behind the rider. Authorities said the driver then returned to the roadway and left the area. The sheriff's office later confirmed that the child was not struck and did not suffer any injuries.

Approximately 25 minutes after the initial report, deputies received a separate call about a possible trespass roughly one mile away. The homeowner, who was not present at the time, reported seeing a woman attempting to open doors via a live security system. Deputies located Clemente nearby shortly afterwards.

According to the sheriff's office, Clemente initially told deputies she had been driving around with her dog looking for other animals to 'socialise' with. She said she had stopped after noticing dogs in a fenced garden and denied attempting to enter the property or knowing the homeowner.

When questioned about the earlier incident involving the child, deputies said she stated she did not recall it. Officers also reported signs of impairment. While Clemente initially denied consuming alcohol or drugs, authorities said she later admitted to drinking.

Deputies arrested her on suspicion ofdriving under the influence. During the arrest, the sheriff's office said Clemente attempted to kick a deputy as officers tried to place her in a patrol vehicle. She was restrained before being transported for processing.

Clemente has been charged with first-degree attempted assault, driving under the influence and first-degree criminal trespass, according to theSpokane County Sheriff's Office.

Authorities described the incident as 'extremely dangerous' but confirmed that no injuries were reported. Under Washington law, attempted first-degree assault can carry significant penalties if prosecutors determine there was intent to cause serious harm.

Investigators said the sequence of events began with the reported pursuit of the child on a residential pavement, followed by the suspect leaving the scene. The subsequent trespass report led deputies to identify and locate Clemente within a short period.

Source: International Business Times UK