Driver arrested after nearly striking Capitol Police officers - WTOP Afternoon Headlines - Wednesday, March 29, 2017

A woman fleeing a traffic stop near the U.S. Capitol nearly struck several police officers and hit another vehicle before she was arrested Wednesday morning. The incident sparked a heavy police response near the U.S. Botanic Garden. [Logo](#) AFTERNOON HEADLINES - March 29, 2017 [mobile-header-ad]( [alt text here]( [mobile-img]( [alt text here]( [Driver arrested after nearly striking Capitol Police officers]( A woman fleeing a traffic stop near the U.S. Capitol nearly struck several police officers and hit another vehicle before she was arrested Wednesday morning. The incident sparked a heavy police response near the U.S. Botanic Garden. [Woman admits to burning baby’s feet, charged with child abuse]( A Maryland baby sitter faces child abuse charges after she told police she burned the bottom of a 6-month-old baby's feet because the girl wouldn't stop crying. 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