BEDFORD – A Bedford woman faces four charges after police responded to a disturbance at the Men’s Warming Shelter early Oct. 10 and later reported that she fought with officers during transport and booking, according to a Bedford Police Department probable cause affidavit.
Tayler Rasor, 25, of Bedford, faces charges of battery on a public safety official, resisting law enforcement by force resulting in bodily injury, public intoxication, and disorderly conduct.
Sgt. Nick Crulo and Officer Blackburn responded to the shelter at approximately 12:53 a.m. after dispatch received a report of a woman yelling and screaming on the south side of the building.
Crulo identified the woman as Rasor and reported signs of intoxication, including glassy eyes, slurred speech, difficulty sitting upright, and the odor of alcohol on her breath. According to the affidavit, Rasor became confrontational, swore, screamed, and continued arguing with officers despite receiving a disorderly conduct warning.
Officers attempted to obtain assistance for Rasor, but she refused. They eventually placed her in handcuffs after she continued arguing and pulling away as they detained her.
A preliminary breath test indicated a blood alcohol concentration of 0.229, according to the affidavit.
Police requested an additional officer to transport Rasor to IU Health Bedford for medical evaluation and clearance. During the escort to Officer Haluda’s patrol vehicle, Rasor reportedly fought against the officer and had to be placed against her vehicle.
While being transported, Rasor continued yelling and kicking the prisoner transport equipment, the affidavit states.
At the hospital, police reported that Rasor continued fighting with officers and kicked Haluda in the right shin, causing pain. Officers later restrained her legs in the lobby and carried her into the emergency room, where she was medically cleared.
After Rasor was taken to the Lawrence County Jail, she continued struggling with officers as they assisted jail staff with restraining her. Crulo reported that Rasor dug her fingernails into the middle finger of his right hand, cutting the skin and causing bleeding and bruising.
Rasor was placed in the custody of the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department on Oct. 10.
The charges are allegations, and Rasor is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
