A Southern Tier woman has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after she allegedly stabbed two State Troopers in the village of Bolivar.
Troopers responded to a gas station for a stolen vehicle report. State Police located the stolen 2000 Chevy Silverado at the gas pump and approached its driver, 31-year-old Julia Groff. Its alleged that Groff violently resisted arrest and stabbed Trooper Jacob Klock just above the eye and Trooper Michael Rich in the head. In response to the assault, Trooper Rich discharged his issued firearm but did not strike Groff. She was taken into custody with minor injuries.
Both Troopers are being treated at Strong Memorial Hospital for serious injuries. Trooper Klock is a nine-year veteran of NYS Police and Trooper Rich has been with State Police for 11 years.
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.
