ASHEBORO — A woman is being held in the Randolph County Jail after assaulting a police officer Tuesday.

According to an incident report from the Asheboro Police Department, officers responded to a residence located at 916 Powhatan Ave., Asheboro, in reference to a man having been locked out of his home by a female suspect.

Officers were aware that the female in question had an outstanding order for her arrest prior to arriving on scene.

When they arrived at the residence, the suspect and the 911 caller were fighting in the yard. The suspect was reportedly on top of the male.

The suspect was placed under arrest by officers for the outstanding warrant against her. While being arrested, she kicked at an officer and struck his leg on three separate occasions.

Keisha Jeanette Turner, 28, of 703 Table Ct., Asheboro, was charged with failure to appear on a misdemeanor, resisting a public officer and assault on a government official/employee.

Turner is being held under a $5,500 secured bond.