NORTH EAST, Md. -- A Maryland mother was arraigned on drug and child abuse charges after police said she threw her 6-month-old child across a room at a police officer.

Woman Accused Of Throwing Baby

According to court documents, officers entered the home of Evelyn Doninger, 23, of North East, Md., after smelling a strong odor of marijuana.

Inside the home, police noticed a hand-rolled cigarette, a bag of marijuana, and other drug paraphernalia. Two men were inside with Doninger and her children.

Officers attempted to arrest Doninger, when she became "incredibly irate," stood up from a chair and threw her 6-month-old at least 5 feet at one of the troopers, police said.

The child struck the trooper's chest and he caught the baby just before it hit the floor. Doninger then shoved the trooper, striking both him and the baby.

The 6-month-old was not seriously injured.

Doninger was released from jail and faces eight different child abuse and drug charges.