Woman facing battery charges after allegedly kicking officers during arrest
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POCATELLO — A local woman faces felony charges for allegedly striking officers during a warrant arrest.
Kaylea Irene-Gail Mazurek, 31, was placed under arrest for an outstanding warrant when she allegedly kicked two Pocatello Police officers in the legs during a search.
Officers responded to calls regarding a domestic disturbance at a home on Rainier Drive just before 11 p.m. on April 3. While en route, they were informed that Mazurek, one of the people involved, had an outstanding warrant for parole violation, according to an affidavit of probable cause.
After completing their investigation into the disturbance, two officers, both males, informed Mazurek of the warrant and placed her under arrest.
When officers told Mazurek that she was to be searched, she requested a female officer perform the search. Officers informed Mazurek that a female officer was not available for the search and that they could legally perform the search.
As officers began their search, Mazurek “mule kicked” both officers, according to reports, hitting their legs. Mazurek was controlled, and officers were able to complete the search before transporting her to Bannock County Jail, where she was booked for probation violation and battery on an officer.
Mazurek’s probation violation stems from a 2019 arrest for possession of methamphetamine. As part of her release, Mazurek was ordered by the court to not break any laws. On March 1, she was arrested for disturbing the peace.
She is also awaiting trial for a March 25 arrest, in which police said they found she illegally possessed Adderall.
Mazurek is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing regarding the battery on an officer and Adderall possession charges on April 12.
If found guilty of battery on an officer, Mazurek would face a jail sentence of one to five years, and fines up to $50,000.