An Allegany County grand jury has returned a 10-count indictment against a Bolivar woman − including two counts of attempted murder of a police officer − in connection to a violent confrontation with New York State Police last month.
Julia C. Groff, 31, is accused of stabbing and seriously injuring two state troopers outside of Crosby’s Gas Station in Bolivar on May 17.
Groff, who a court official said is representing herself, will be arraigned in Allegany County Court on June 25.
In addition to the top counts of attempted murder of the law enforcement officers, the grand jury indictments include two counts of aggravated assault on a police officer, two counts of menacing a police officer and single counts of fourth-degree grand larceny, resisting arrest, criminal possession of a weapon and obstructing governmental administration.
According to State Police, troopers were called to the Bolivar business for a report of a stolen pickup truck. Once on scene, they spotted the truck at the gas pump and approached the driver − later identified as Groff.
Authorities said Groff violently resisted arrest, stabbing trooper Jacob Klock just above the eye and trooper Michael Rich in the head.
Rich discharged his police-issued firearm, but did not strike Groff, according to troopers. Groff suffered minor injuries and was taken into custody.
Both troopers suffered serious injuries and were transported to Strong Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Groff, who sustained minor injuries in the melee, has been held in the Allegany County Jail without bail since her arrest.
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This article originally appeared on The Evening Tribune: Indictment charges Bolivar woman with attempted murder of New York State troopers
Reporting by Neal Simon, Hornell Evening Tribune / The Evening Tribune
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