Opera singer danced on SUV before Mar-a-Lago chase led to gunfire

Published February 1, 2020 2:49am ET



An opera singer was charged with assault on a federal officer and deadly assault on sheriff’s deputies near Mar-a-Lago.

Hannah Roemhild, 30, was described as acting irrationally by authorities. The incident occurred when a suspect erratically drove a car at 70 mph, crossing two security checkpoints near the president’s resort. Police said Roemhild danced on the SUV before reentering and attempting to put the vehicle in reverse.

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