NYSP: Woman faces attempted murder charge for stabbing state troopers
BOLIVAR, N.Y (WETM) — One woman was arrested on several felonies on Saturday regarding a stabbing incident involving New York State troopers in the Village of Bolivar, according to New York State Police (NYSP).
Julia C. Groff, 31, of Bolivar, was arrested on Saturday, May 17, on the following charges:
Two counts of attempted murder in the first degree, a class A-2 felony.
Two counts of aggravated assault upon a police officer, a class B felony.
Two counts of menacing a police officer, a class C felony.
Grand larceny in the fourth degree, a class E felony.
Obstructing governmental administration in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor.
Resisting arrest, a class A misdemeanor.
Criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, a class A misdemeanor.
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According to NYSP, Groff's charges stem from an incident on Saturday, May 17, around 3:25 p.m., when troopers from Amity State Police were called to Crosby's Gas Station for the report of a stolen 2000 black Chevy Silverado in the Village of Bolivar. Upon arrival at the scene, NYSP said troopers located the vehicle at a gas pump, troopers then approached the driver of the vehicle at the pump, later identified as Groff.
State police further said that when the troopers tried to arrest Groff, she became violent and stabbed Trooper Jacob Klock right above the eye and Trooper Michael Rich in the head. Trooper Rich pulled out his gun and fired in response, but the shot did not hit Groff, NYSP explained. NYSP stated, both troopers are at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester with serious injuries and are receiving treatment. Groff sustained minor injuries during the incident, NYSP said.
State Police said Groff had her charges read to her and is being held in the Allegany County Jail without bail. A hearing is scheduled to happen on Wednesday, May 21, at the Town of Bolivar Court, according to NYSP.
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