A woman bit a large chunk of a police officer’s right ear off during an altercation at a Louisiana bar, new reports say.
The officer was attempting to break up a fight at Joni B’s Bar Friday when a female suspect, identified as Michelle Smith, 36, “began to bite the ear of one of the responding officers,” according to a statement from the police department. After biting off a large chunk of the officer’s right ear, the woman fled the scene and evaded apprehension, the statement continued.
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“As officers arrived they were attempting to separate several females that were fighting in the parking lot,” the police department said in a statement. “During the struggle Michelle Smith completely bit a large portion of the right ear completely off and she fled the area before she could be apprehended.”
The officer was brought to a nearby hospital and received treatment for his injuries. The police department says he is currently recovering from his injuries.
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A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Smith for one count of second-degree battery. This is a charge for recklessly causing harm to another person, according to Louisiana law.
The police department is encouraging anyone with information to contact them at 1-800-743-7433. Tipsters could receive up to $1,000 if the tip leads to an arrest.
