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Jessica Haugan, 40, faces charges for allegedly assaulting a police officer and more.

On Aug. 29, she is accused of leading Taylorsville police on a high-speed chase.

Haugan evaded arrest but left behind identifying items and drug paraphernalia.

TAYLORSVILLE — A Utah woman is facing criminal charges accusing her of hitting several cars, including a police vehicle, and leading officers on an extended chase.

Jessica Hazel Haugan, 40, was charged Tuesday in 3rd District Court with assault on a police officer, a second-degree felony; plus three counts of failing to stop for police, a third-degree felony. She was also charged with running from police, a class A misdemeanor; reckless driving, causing an accident with property damage and possession of drug paraphernalia, class

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