Springfield woman sentenced for driving into crowd

A Springfield woman has been sentenced after driving her car into a crowd last May. Ka'Mauri Tucker, 24, pleaded guilty to three counts of felonious assault on March 13, 2025. Judge Mary Montgomery sentenced Tucker to 45 days in jail, followed by up to five years of probation. As part of her probation, she is not allowed to contact the victims. She must also complete community service and her driver's license will be suspended for three years. The incident occurred on May 2, 2024, during a fight in a parking lot behind Edwin Joel Brown Middle School. Tucker drove her car into a group of people, injuring three. The victims were taken to a hospital but their injuries were not life-threatening. Tucker was indicted on June 4, 2024, and an arrest warrant was issued for her.