Hate crime charges pending for woman who intentionally crashed into 2 children
CHRISTINA CARREGA
ABC NewsDecember 24, 2019
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Nicole Poole faces up to 25 years in prison for the attempted murder of a 12-year-old black boy and a 14-year-old Latino girl, said investigators with Des Moines Police Department.
PHOTO: A woman identified by police as Nicole Poole makes an appearance at the Polk County Jail in Iowa after allegedly intentionally running over a 12-year-old black boy and then a 14-year-old Latino girl on Dec. 9, 2019. (WOI)
Less than an hour later in Clive, Poole allegedly mowed down the teenage girl as she was walking to school to watch a basketball game. The girl suffered a concussion and severe bruising and was hospitalized for two days.
PHOTO: A woman identified by police as Nicole Poole makes an appearance at the Polk County Jail in Iowa after allegedly intentionally running over a 12-year-old black boy and then a 14-year-old Latino girl on Dec. 9, 2019. (WOI)
"Looking at the three incidents collectively, the hate-filled motivation is apparent," said Sgt. Paul Parizek in an email to ABC News on Tuesday. "The collective voice of metro law enforcement, and the communities we serve, is sending the message that if you commit biased-based crimes, we will charge you with the most serious offense applicable, with the most severe consequences. In this case, that charge is attempted murder."
PHOTO: Tire tracks are visible on grass after a woman identified by police as Nicole Poole allegedly ran over a 14-year-old Latino girl who was walking to school in Clive, Iowa, Dec. 9, 2019. (WOI)
Poole declined to make statements to Des Moines Police investigators when she was arrested, officials said.
PHOTO: A woman identified by police as Nicole Poole is pictured in an undated photo provided by the Polk County Jail in Iowa. (Polk County Jail via AP)
Her next court date is on Dec. 30 for the consumption/intoxication charge.
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