The two State Troopers stabbed on Saturday by a person who is alleged to have stolen a car in Allegany County have been released from Strong Memorial Hospital
Julia Groff is accused of violently resisting arrest and stabbing Trooper Jacob Klock, a 9-year-veteran, just above the eye, and Trooper Michael Rich, an 11-year-veteran, in the head. In response to the assault, Trooper Rich discharged his issued firearm, but did not strike Groff. Groff was taken into custody with minor injuries.
Troopers out of SP Amity responded to Crosby’s Gas Station for a stolen vehicle report in the village of Bolivar. Troopers located the stolen 2000 black Chevy Silverado at the gas pump and that is where Groff became violent.
Groff was charged with Attempted Murder, 1st Degree (2 counts A-2 Felony), Aggravated Assault upon Police Officer (2 counts B Felony), Menacing a Police Officer (2 counts C Felony), Grand Larceny, 4th Degree – motor vehicle (E Felony), Obstructing Governmental Administration, 2nd degree (A Misdemeanor), Resisting Arrest (A Misdemeanor) and Criminal Possession Weapon, 4th Degree (A Misdemeanor). She was sent to Allegany County Jail without bail.
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