NORTHFIELD, MINNESOTA — A woman arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired after a series of hit-and-run crashes in Northfield is potentially facing additional assault charges after two police officers were injured during the investigation, according to police. The Northfield Police Department said the incident began Monday night when the woman allegedly struck a vehicle near Highway 3 and St. Olaf Avenue before leaving the scene. Police said she continued driving and struck two homes and another vehicle on 2nd Street West. She then allegedly hit another vehicle near the intersection of 2nd Street and Plum Street, where officers stopped her and took her into custody. The woman was arrested on suspicion of DWI. During the subsequent impaired-driving evaluation process, she became physically combative, police said, injuring two officers. The officers’ injuries were not described, but the department said it was grateful they were not more seriously hurt and wished them a speedy recovery. The woman remained in custody as of Tuesday afternoon while the Rice County Attorney’s Office reviewed the case and considered charges, including two counts of fourth-degree assault. Police thanked community members who called in reports and helped officers bring the incident to a stop. Source: Northfield Police Department.