A woman faces multiple charges after allegedly attempting to hit a Coral Springs officer with her car during a traffic stop
Coral Springs, Florida – A dramatic police encounter unfolded late Saturday night in Coral Springs after a 23-year-old woman allegedly attempted to strike a police officer with her car and then fled the scene. The incident began around 10:20 p.m. on October 11, when a Coral Springs officer noticed a black Honda driving eastbound on West Sample Road near Coral Ridge Drive. The vehicle was reportedly switching lanes improperly, prompting the officer to initiate a traffic stop.
The driver, later identified as Torwin Reynolds of Hallandale Beach, pulled into the 7-Eleven parking lot at 11650 West Sample Road. According to the arrest report, Reynolds initially tried to exit her vehicle but was instructed to remain seated while the officer ran her driver’s license. During the stop, the front passenger attempted to reach for a bag before fleeing on foot west through the parking lot.
The situation escalated rapidly. Moments later, Reynolds allegedly placed her car in reverse, accelerating toward the officer who was standing behind the vehicle. The report states that the officer “hit the trunk with his hand and jumped out of the way to avoid being hit.” Believing the driver was intentionally attempting to strike him, the officer drew his firearm and shouted for Reynolds to stop. She reportedly ignored repeated commands, raised her driver-side window, and drove off eastbound on West Sample Road.
Police immediately broadcast a description of the suspect and her vehicle. A short time later, the Honda was spotted traveling southbound on the Sawgrass Expressway. With assistance from the Broward Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit, Coral Springs officers managed to stop the vehicle behind a business at 6354 West Oakland Park Boulevard in Sunrise. Reynolds was taken into custody without further incident.
Authorities say the arrest report details multiple alleged violations. Reynolds faces five charges, including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, fleeing or attempting to elude police, resisting an officer without violence, driving with a suspended license without knowledge, and making an improper lane change. Following her arrest, she was booked into the Broward County Main Jail, medically screened, and released on bond.
The Coral Springs Police Department emphasized that the quick coordination between ground units and the aviation team played a critical role in safely apprehending Reynolds. “Our priority is the safety of both officers and the public,” officials said in a statement. They also urged drivers to comply with law enforcement during traffic stops, highlighting the dangers of fleeing or aggressive behavior.
Neighbors and local business owners reported a mix of shock and concern following the incident. “It’s frightening to think someone would try to hit a police officer,” said a witness who was nearby at the time. Others noted that the swift police response likely prevented a far more serious outcome.
While incidents like these are rare in Coral Springs, they serve as a reminder of the potential dangers officers face daily and the importance of remaining calm during traffic stops. Reynolds’ case will now proceed through the Broward County court system, where she faces multiple serious charges related to the evening’s events.
