Minneapolis homeless woman, 23, turns on cop and stabs him in the chest and arm with a screwdriver AND knife after he lets her go without punishment for shoplifting
- Articia L. Moore, a 23-year-old homeless woman, was arrested on Monday after stabbing a police officer twice
- The owners of Lunds & Byerlys in St. Paul called authorities after Moore attempted to allegedly steal items from their grocery store
- Officer Joe Ryan responded to the scene around 8pm, telling Moore to return the items and he wouldn’t arrest her
- After a verbal altercation, Moore stabbed Ryan in the chest with a screwdriver and in the arm with a knife
- Ryan only received minor injuries and Moore was taken to the Ramsey County Jail
- Moore has a history of becoming violent with police officers
Articia L. Moore (pictured) was arrested for stabbing Officer Joe Ryan twice after he caught her shoplifting
A homeless Minnesota woman stabbed a police officer twice after he offered to cut her a break when she was caught shoplifting.
On Monday, the owners of the Lunds & Byerlys grocery store in the Minneapolis- St. Paul area called authorities on 23-year-old Articia L. Moore for shoplifting inside the store.
According to the Star Tribune, Officer Joe Ryan dispatched to the scene shortly after 8pm and was told by employees that Moore tried to conceal items without paying for them.
She allegedly stuffed the suspected items inside her jacket and pants.
Ryan confronted Moore when she attempted to leave and offered to let her avoid getting arrested if she returned the stolen items.
Moore initially denied stealing anything, even though Ryan could reportedly see the items hidden in her clothing.
She returned a single beverage, but did not give up the other items when Ryan argued that she returned the other items.
Moore became aggressive and explained that she was homeless.
Officer Joe Ryan dispatched to Lunds & Byerlys grocery store (pictured) in St. Paul, Minnesota on Monday where employees said Moore was hiding stolen items in her jacket and pants
During the verbal altercation, Ryan noticed a knife’s handle in her pocket and grabbed her arm.
That’s when Moore stepped back, pulled out a screwdriver and struck Ryan in the chest with an overhand swing.
During the struggle, Moore was also able to grab her knife and cut Ryan on the arm.
Ryan was eventually able to subdue Moore’s attacks and placed her under arrest.
Sgt. Mike Ernster told the Star Tribune: ‘She had options. Thankfully, he wasn’t seriously hurt.’
Ryan’s chest vest saved him from any serious injuries and the cut on his arm was minor.
Moore was placed in the Ramsey County Jail and was charged in the Ramsey County District Court for felony charges on Tuesday.
She was charged with second degree assault with a deadly weapon and fourth degree assault of a police officer.
This is Moore’s third arrest in the last few months.
Moore was taken to the Ramsey County Jail (pictured) after the altercation and was taken to the Ramsey County District Court where she pleaded guilty for a previous crime
On August 21, Moore was arrested for gross-misdemeanor assault and obstructing a police officer.
In that incident, authorities were called to the Dorothy Day Center where Moore was causing a disturbance at the center.
She refused to leave the premises when officers asked, prompting one officer to put his hands on her backpack.
Moore responded by punching him in the face and attempting to bite and scratch the officer.
She pleaded guilty to that crime on Tuesday and sentencing is scheduled for November 20.
She has also been charged with a misdemeanor for obstructing a police officer during an August 31 incident.