North Little Rock, Ak. – Paula Jean Miles, 56, was arrested at her home in North Little Rock, according to an affidavit of probable cause drafted by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department.
- Miles’ workplace is listed as Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock.
- Paula Miles is a biology instructor in the mathematics and natural & social sciences departments at the school.
- The arrest is a result of an incident that occurred on Sept. 22 when Miles was driving on Batesville Pike around 1:54 p.m.
- Miles allegedly cut through traffic and attempted to make a left-hand turn onto Greer Road.
- A road official said he put up his hand to stop Miles as the street was blocked off, according to the affidavit.
- Miles commanded that the man move out of the way, then striking his thigh with her vehicle when he failed to do so.
- The official also told police Miles struck his co-worker as she drove onto Greer Road.
- A traffic supervisor at the scene said the second hit knocked the employee onto the ground, according to the report.
- Miles was initially charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage and failing to obey a traffic device, according to court documents.
- Subsequent to further investigation, Miles was ultimately charged with two counts of aggravated assault resulting from the same incident, chief deputy prosecuting attorney John Johnson said.