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Brenda Bradshaw, 62, of Livingston

Crazed Woman Attacks Policeman at Police Department, LIVINGSTON, October 21, 2025 - On Saturday morning, a female entered the lobby of the Livingston Police Department requesting to speak with a specific officer with whom she stated she felt comfortable due to past interactions.

The individual was identified as 62 year old Brenda Bradshaw of Livingston. Bradshaw stated that she wished to speak with the officer regarding an incident that had occurred in another jurisdiction.

When the officer arrived in the lobby, Bradshaw began speaking with him but then unexpectedly assaulted the officer by punching and kicking him. Officers quickly took Bradshaw into custody without serious injury to the officer.

During the course of the investigation, officers discovered that Bradshaw was in possession of a loaded pistol at the time of the incident. Bradshaw was booked in to the Polk County jail for Assault of a Peace Officer and Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon.


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