Woman Charged With Attempting To Stab Hartford Police Officer

HARTFORD, CT — A woman has been charged with attempting to stab a Hartford detective Tuesday night, according to WTNH News-8. Sheila Calderon, 40, of Hartford, was charged with criminal attempt murder, first-degree criminal attempt assault, and criminal attempt assault on police.

Police were investigating an auto theft at around 10 p.m. in the area of Taylor Drive. The woman, who was uninvolved in the investigation, sprinted toward them with a large knife in her hand and tried to stab a detective in the head.

The detective spotted the woman and was able to fight her off and disarm her, according to WFSB 3-TV.

Police Chief Jason Thody characterized it as "another unprovoked attack on our officers where it is clear the perpetrator was intent on killing a police officer." He told WTNH News-8 that he "couldn't be prouder of our officers, both for their readiness and their restraint in dealing with these deplorable situations."