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Insane moment driver chases child down sidewalk of suburban neighborhood with her car: ‘This woman is crazy!’

Nypost · · 390 words · By Anthony Blair
DUI/Substance Abuse Public safety criminal justice
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Insane moment driver chases child down sidewalk of suburban neighborhood with her car: ‘This woman is crazy!’ Video shows the moment an alleged drunk driver mounts the sidewalk and chases a child riding a dirt bike in a shocking incident in a leafy Washington…

Claims checked 9
Techniques found 2
Topics 3

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Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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Center75%
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What happened

Insane moment driver chases child down sidewalk of suburban neighborhood with her car: ‘This woman is crazy!’ Video shows the moment an alleged drunk driver mounts the sidewalk and chases a child riding a dirt bike in a shocking incident in a leafy Washington…

Why it matters

Wendy Clemente, 56, was arrested for allegedly trying to mow down the child in her vehicle while under the influence, the Spokesman-Review reported.

Common ground

Horrifying cellphone footage taken by a neighbor shows the car turning toward the boy riding his dirt bike while Clemente honks her horn repeatedly on a street in the upscale Pacific Northwest town of Cheney, Washington.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/us-news/insane-moment-driver-chases-child-down-sid…

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 90% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Name Calling / Labeling 80% confidence
Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing name calling / labeling helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “video shared Monday by the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office shows”
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Multiple sources state that the Spokane County Sheriff's Office shared video of the incident on a Monday.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Ozzie Knezovich ( kə-NEZ-ə-vitch; born March 30, 1963) is an American politician and law enforcement official serving as a volunteer police chief of Superior, Wyoming. He served as sheriff of Spokane …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ozzie_Knezovich
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Spokane County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2020 census, its population was 539,339, and was estimated to be 555,947 in 2024, making it the fourth-most populous count…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spokane_County,_Washington
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Spokane Valley is a city in Spokane County, Washington, United States, and the largest suburb of Spokane. It is located east of Spokane, west of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and surrounds the city of Millwoo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spokane_Valley,_Washington
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Claim 2: “She was arraigned in court on April 29 and was later released on her own recognizance”
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The claim is confirmed by a cross-reference (Nypost) and corroborated by other web results stating she was released on her own recognizance the following day (April 29).
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Clemente was arraigned on April 29 and released on her own recognizance.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/us-news/driver-filmed-chasing-…
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Claim 3: “the silver Ford Focus swerves at the child”
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Multiple sources identify the vehicle involved as a silver Ford Focus.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Ford Focus is a compact car (C-segment in Europe) manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1998 until 2025. It was created under Alexander Trotman's Ford 2000 plan, which aimed to globalize mod…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Focus
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web search NEUTRAL — When officers arrived at the caller’s home, they found Clemente and the silver Ford Focus. During her arrest, Clemente attempted to kick a patrol deputy, according to a police report from the April 28…
https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/us-news/insane-moment-driver-c…
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web search NEUTRAL — It’s alleged the driver in the white shirt headbutted the man filming the incident, before driving over his ankles in an attempt to leave the area.The incident involved the drivers of a blue Ford Fusi…
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/shocking-moment-driver…
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Claim 4: “Deputies were initially called over reports of a burglary about a mile away from the incident”
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The provided web search results for this specific claim are generic Wikipedia entries about police and do not mention the specific burglary report related to this case.
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web search NEUTRAL — Police forces include both preventive (uniformed) police and detectives. Terminology varies from country to country. Police functions include protecting life and property, enforcing criminal law, crim…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police
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web search NEUTRAL — Browse 6 Police Departments in Shasta County, CA, or use your location to find nearby Police Departments. Explore listings and essential details, all in one place.
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web search NEUTRAL — The full list of Police Departments in Shasta County, California with Contact Information and Public Records.
https://californiacountyoffices.com/shasta/police-department…
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Claim 5: “Clemente was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, and was booked into the Spokane County Jail on charges of first-degree attempted assault, DUI, and criminal trespass”
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Three independent sources confirm she was booked into Spokane County Jail on charges of first-degree attempted assault, DUI, and criminal trespass.
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web search NEUTRAL — She was booked into the Spokane County Jail on charges of first-degree attempted assault, DUI and first-degree criminal trespass. The following day, Spokane County Superior Court Commissioner N. Swenn…
https://www.aol.com/articles/washington-woman-accused-chasin…
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web search NEUTRAL — Clemente was booked into the Spokane County Jail on charges including attempted first-degree assault, DUI, and first-degree criminal trespass. She was later released on her own recognizance following …
https://countryherald.com/washington-2/spokane-county-wa-arr…
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web search NEUTRAL — Clemente was booked into jail on charges of attempted first-degree assault, driving under the influence and first-degree criminal trespass.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/wash-woman-accused-drunk…
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Claim 6: “During her arrest, Clemente attempted to kick a patrol deputy, according to a police report from the April 28 incident”
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Multiple sources report that Clemente attempted to kick a deputy during her arrest on April 28.
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web search NEUTRAL — April is the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian and Julian calendars. Its length is 30 days. April is commonly associated with the season of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, and autumn in the…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 1, 2020 · April is the fourth month of the year. Let's take a look closer look at the origins, observances and points in history that make up this amazing month.
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 19, 2026 · Find out all the latest happenings with this list of April holidays for 2026. Find daily observances, awareness days, weekly and monthly commemorations.
https://www.today.com/life/holidays/april-holidays-and-obser…
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Claim 7: “Wendy Clemente, 56, was arrested for allegedly trying to mow down the child in her vehicle while under the influence”
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Multiple independent web sources confirm that Wendy Clemente, 56, was arrested for allegedly trying to hit a child with her vehicle while under the influence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Teardrops were an American girl group popular during the 1960s.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Teardrops_(girl_group)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Gray's Anatomy is a reference book of human anatomy written by Henry Gray, illustrated by Henry Vandyke Carter and first published in London in 1858. It has had multiple revised editions, and the curr…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The island fox (Urocyon littoralis) is a small fox species that is endemic to six of the eight Channel Islands of California. They evolved from their larger mainland gray fox ancestor (U. cinereoargen…
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Claim 8: “Clemente later admitted to consuming alcohol before the arrest”
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Multiple sources explicitly state that Clemente initially denied drinking but later admitted to consuming alcohol.
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web search NEUTRAL — The sheriff's office alleged Clemente denied drinking alcohol or consuming any drugs, "but later changed her story and admitted to drinking alcohol." The suspect was charged with 1st degree assault (a…
https://www.ktlo.com/2026/05/05/woman-arrested-after-driving…
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web search NEUTRAL — A woman was arrested last week in Spokane, Washington, after she allegedly drove up on the sidewalk and nearly hit a child who was riding their bike, police said. In the April 28 incident, Wendy A. Cl…
https://abcnews.com/US/driver-arrested-after-hit-kid-bike-po…
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web search NEUTRAL — "Despite indicators that Clemente was impaired, she denied drinking alcohol or consuming any drugs, but later changed her story and admitted to drinking alcohol," authorities noted. "Deputies advised …
https://seattlered.com/crime/spokane-cheney-woman-charged-ch…
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Claim 9: “the upscale Pacific Northwest town of Cheney, Washington”
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Multiple sources confirm the incident took place in Cheney, Washington.
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web search NEUTRAL — Last year we went railfanning in Cheney Washington and caught a few BNSF and UP trains on their mainlines.Thank you for viewing my YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wE3sCDNazU
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web search NEUTRAL — Video shows the moment an alleged drunk driver mounts the sidewalk and chases down a child riding a dirt bike in a shocking incident in a leafy Washington state neighborhood.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/05/us-news/insane-moment-driver-c…
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web search NEUTRAL — According to the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, the case involving 56-year-old Wendy A. Clemente happened on April 28 in Cheney, Washington, a city in Spokane County. Deputies first responded around…
https://wegotthiscovered.com/true-crime/washington-state-wom…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.