4/7/14 - A Brighton woman charged with running over and injuring her former boyfriend has entered a plea in the case. 51-year-old Tamara Smith previously pleaded no contest to one count of failing to stop after an accident with serious injuries or impairment as well as a charge of operating under the influence causing incapacitating injuries. In November, she pleaded no contest to both counts, but withdrew the plea at her sentencing in December. But on Friday, Smith agreed to plead guilty to the charges in exchange for no additional jail time being imposed. The charges were filed after police say Smith ran over her ex-boyfriend with her vehicle after he broke up with her in September of 2012. He said Smith kicked him afterwards and then went inside to get a drink before driving away. The boyfriend, who was found by neighbors, suffered a back fracture. When questioned by Smithâs defense attorney at a previous hearing, the man acknowledged leaving profane messages on her phone and sticky notes saying he would damage a vehicle and blow up her phones if she did not call back. Smith, who is free on bond, will be sentenced on Thursday. (JK)
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