18-05-2025
NYSP: Woman stabs two troopers during traffic stop for stolen vehicle
BOLIVAR, N.Y. (WETM) — A New York State Trooper is in serious condition, and another is hurt after a woman stabbed them during a traffic stop, regarding a stolen vehicle, in the parking lot of a gas station in the Village of Bolivar, according to the New York State Police (NYSP).
According to NYSP, around 3:25 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, troopers from the Amity State Police Barracks came across a stolen vehicle in the Village of Bolivar. Soon after spotting the vehicle, troopers carried out a vehicle and traffic stop in the parking lot of Crosby's Gas Station, located at 500 Main, in the Village of Bolivar, NYSP said. NYSP further stated that while troopers were arresting the female, who NYSP explained was thought to have stolen the vehicle, she turned violent, stabbing one trooper right above the eye and the other in his head.
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In response, one of the troopers pulled out and fired his gun, but did not hit the woman, NYSP said. The woman had minor injuries and was taken into custody, NYSP explained. The trooper who experienced trauma to the eye area is in serious condition, NYSP added, and is being taken to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester for treatment.
NYSP stated the woman is awaiting her charges and there is no public threat. An investigation is ongoing and 18 News will provide more information as it becomes available.
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