A woman was arrested after she attacked officers with a knife when they approached her about a fire she allegedly started near 1000 W. Imperial Highway, La Habra Police officials.
An officer saw the fire around 6:26 p.m. in a wooded area between Imperial Middle School and Target, Sgt. Clint Angle said.
“(The) officer saw (the fire) and observed a female sitting next to the fire and went to engage her about what was occurring,” Angle said. “Another officer responded and the female got up and pulled out a knife and came out at the officers.”
The woman, who is described to be in her 40s or 50s, used an Aim ‘N Flame to set the fire. She was tased and arrested and transported to St. Jude’s Hospital where she is being treated for injuries sustained during the arrest, Angle said.
The suspect did not have identification on her and appears to be a transient.
“(We’re) trying to determine if it’s an actual psychological or criminal issue,” Angle said.
Officers were able to prevent the fire and no structural damage or other injuries were reported.