CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A Cleveland police officer is facing charges after she refused to have her vehicle towed for owing more than $1,500 in unpaid parking tickets, authorities said.

Angela Gaston is charged with obstructing official business, expired license and failure to comply, Cleveland police said in a news release.

Gaston is on restricted duty pending the conclusion of criminal charges.

Authorities said an officer conducting traffic enforcement Monday near Huron and Prospect and discovered a parked vehicle that had $1,520 in unpaid parking tickets.

The officer attempted to tow the vehicle, but Gaston stopped the vehicle from being taken, refused to comply with the officer and drove away, police said.

An arrest warrant was issued for Gaston, who turned herself in. Police did not know when Gaston surrendered to authorities.

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