Delco Woman Kicked Pennsylvania State Trooper In Face: Authorities

THORNBURY TOWNSHIP, PA — A Delaware County spent two nights in jail after authorities said she tried to punch a fire marshal, then kicked a Pennsylvania State Police trooper in the face in mid-March.

According to state police, the incident occurred at about 10:47 p.m. March 14 on Thornton Road in Thornbury Township.

The Concordville Fire Department was called to the area for a brush fire, police said.

There, firefighters encountered Heather Clinger, 54, of Thornton.

Police said Thornton was "getting in the firefighters' faces" and would not let them extinguish the brush fire.

Clinger, police said, was not cooperating and was apparently under the influence of alcohol.

She then tried to punch the Concord Township Fire Marshal before police placed her under arrest, authorities said.

That's when she resisted and kicked one of the troopers in the face, according to police.

Clinger was taken to the Media barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police and arraigned on March 15.

Court documents show she is charged with simple assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, harassment, and dangerous burning.

She was released March 17 after posting 10 percent of $25,000 bail, according to court records.

Her preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 6.