A 23-year-old Lancaster County, PA, man has been charged with attempted homicide, after police say he tried to stab an off-duty Ephrata police officer.
Man Charged with Trying to Kill PA Officer
Police say, Racine resisted arrest by wrestling with the officer, attempting to stab the officer multiple times with a knife, and biting the officer. The off-duty officer was reportedly able to avoid getting stabbed while fighting with Racine.
May 29, 2017
Todd Shane Racine has been charged with attempted homicide after he reportedly tried to stab an off-duty Ephrata, PA, police officer. (Photo: Ephrata PD)
The incident occurred Friday shortly after 2:30 p.m. when an off-duty Ephrata officer saw Todd Shane Racine enter a residence. Racine was wanted by both the Ephrata PD and the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Department, police say.
The off-duty officer reportedly notified on-duty officers and watched the residence. Racine left the residence. The off-duty officer reportedly attempted to detain Racine until other officers arrived and a struggle ensued.
Police say, Racine resisted arrest by wrestling with the officer, attempting to stab the officer multiple times with a knife, and biting the officer. The off-duty officer was reportedly able to avoid getting stabbed while fighting with Racine.
After a brief foot pursuit, Racine was apprehended by assisting officers. Racine, who police say admitted to being under the influence of methamphetamine, had to be subdued with the use of a Taser.
Racine is charged with attempted homicide and aggravated Assault.
The off-duty officer was treated for a bite to the arm and released from Wellspan-Ephrata Hospital.