Woman arrested after chasing Sacramento police officers with a knife

By CNN Newsource

Published December 9, 2024 11:05 AM

By Web Staff

SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — A woman was arrested on Sunday after brandishing a knife in public and chasing an officer with it, according to the Sacramento Police Department.

Police said officers responded to a call just before 11 a.m. about a person with a knife at 16th and F streets. When officers arrived, one of them was chased with the knife.

A perimeter was formed around the woman and crisis negotiation tactics were used, but unsuccessful, according to police.

Sacramento police said “less-lethal force” was used to make an arrest.

The woman was taken into custody and will be booked on multiple charges, police said.

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