A quiet neighborhood in Spokane County turned into a scene of terror when a driver mounted a curb and chased a young child down a sidewalk in her car.

Shocking cellphone footage captured a silver Ford Focus swerving off the street, repeatedly honking, and bumping past lawn obstacles as a child on a dirt bike rode for safety.

A Terrifying Pursuit Captured on Camera

The incident unfolded around 6:00 p.m. in Cheney, Washington. Witnesses watched in horror as 56-year-old Wendy A. Clemente allegedly drove her sedan onto a pedestrian path directly behind the youth.

Deputies said the car narrowly missed a fire hydrant and bushes as it bumped along the sidewalk in front of residential homes. The driver reportedly yelled out her window before launching into the aggressive pursuit.

Terrified neighbors tried to intervene while taking video of the harrowing encounter. Fortunately, the child managed to maneuver away down a footpath, escaping without physical injuries.

Breaking Into a Stranger’s Home Just Minutes Later

The danger did not end on the sidewalk. Less than 30 minutes later, deputies received an emergency call from a homeowner roughly a mile away.

The homeowner was away from home but watched live security footage in real-time. The cameras showed a woman trying to open the exterior doors of the residence.

Deputies rushed to the scene and found Clemente parked in the victim’s driveway. When questioned, Clemente claimed she took her dog for a drive to find other dogs to socialize with. She told investigators she had no memory of chasing the child on the sidewalk.

Officers noted that Clemente appeared heavily impaired. While she initially denied substance use, she later admitted to consuming alcohol. During the arrest, Clemente resisted and attempted to kick a patrol deputy while officers placed her into the police cruiser.

What We Know

Deputies arrested Wendy A. Clemente, 56, on April 28 in Cheney, Washington.

Video footage verified that her vehicle mounted a sidewalk to chase a child on a dirt bike.

No physical injuries occurred during the incident.

Authorities located Clemente 30 minutes later attempting to enter a stranger’s residence.

Clemente admitted to drinking alcohol and attempted to kick an arresting deputy.

Prosecutors charged Clemente with attempted first-degree assault, first-degree criminal trespass, and DUI.

A Spokane County court commissioner released Clemente on her own recognizance without cash bond the following day.

Why This Matters

This disturbing event highlights every parent’s worst nightmare: a neighborhood sidewalk turning into a hazard zone due to suspected impaired and reckless driving. Neighborhood streets are supposed to be safe havens where kids can ride bikes without facing extreme danger.

The decision by the judicial system to release Clemente without bond just 24 hours after an alleged vehicular assault on a minor has sparked fierce community debate over public safety and bail standards.

“The allegations present an extremely dangerous situation that could have easily turned fatal,” officials noted following the arrest.