Man arrested after stabbing a Palm Springs police officer in the hand
A 41-year-old man was arrested Tuesday after stabbing a police officer in the hand during a disturbance call, the Palm Springs Police Department said.
Phillip Smith was taken into custody around 2:40 p.m. on April 22 after officers with the Palm Springs Police Department responded to reports of a "disturbance" in the 1500 block of North Sunrise Way, according to a press release.
"Despite the unprovoked attack, officers responded with restraint and used only minimal force to quickly subdue Smith and take him into custody without further incident," the press release said.
The police officer was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition.
The police officers were assisting a local nonprofit in removing a person causing a disturbance, according to a Facebook post made by Chief Andy Mills. He noted it was the second time in recent weeks that officers had been assaulted.
Smith is expected to face charges, including assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer. Additional charges may follow as the investigation continues.
Jennifer Cortez covers education in the Coachella Valley. Reach her at jennifer.cortez@desertsun.com.
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