Woman Spat At Officers After Lacey Inn Dispute: Police

LACEY, NJ — A woman spat at officers Saturday who were responding to a reported dispute at the Lacey Inn, according to police.

Lacey police responded to the report at 9:36 p.m. Saturday. While there, officers arrested Savannah Banks. She became uncooperative and spat at officers, according to authorities.

Banks, 22, was charged with throwing bodily fluid at police. She was jailed at the Ocean County Correctional Facility.

The New Jersey Office of Attorney General has reported several incidents of people spitting at or threatening police officers during the new-coronavirus pandemic.

The OAG released a report of coronavirus-related violations last month that included two people accused of spitting on police. Read more: Authorities Detail Alleged Coronavirus Crimes Throughout NJ

"There are some who deliberately threaten our brave police officers, medical personnel, and other essential workers, impeding their vital work," said Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal.

Lacey police have adjusted several protocols during the coronavirus outbreak, which includes protocols to limit in-person contact. Read more: Lacey Police Adjust Protocols During NJ Coronavirus Spread

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