Wisconsin: Two charged after reported overdose, officer struck by car

Two people are facing charges in connection to a suspected overdose incident at a Caledonia grocery store Tuesday that led to an officer being struck by a vehicle.

According to a criminal complaint Michelle L. Smith, 27, of the 3300 block of Shorewood Drive, Caledonia, and Dallas D. Gomez, 24, of the 2300 block of Superior Street, Racine, were at the Pick ‘n Save, 5111 Douglas Ave., at about 6:01 p.m. Tuesday when Smith was found unresponsive in the bathroom by an employee.

An off-duty officer was reportedly shopping at the store at the time and found Smith and Gomez leaving the store. The officer followed the two to a car and stood behind the car to prevent it from leaving.

Gomez, who was driving the car, allegedly backed into the officer twice, the complaint said. The officer then identified himself and Gomez reportedly stopped.

Another officer arrived at the scene and found Gomez being detained and Smith attempting to flee. Both were detained. The officer struck by the vehicle was not injured.