Woman accused of driving U-Haul truck toward officers in Alameda during protest released on bail

ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- A woman accused of driving a U-Haul truck toward officers during an immigration protest in Alameda last month is now free on bail.

Authorities say 26-year-old Bella Thompson accelerated towards officers on the bridge at Coast Guard Island.

They opened fire on the truck when it didn't stop.

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Thompson is charged with assault on federal officers.

The protest was against the deployment of immigration agents to the Bay Area.

Demonstrators say Thompson was not part of their group.