A Memphis woman is facing a slew of charges after attacking an officer as she tried to escape from police custody, authorities say.
According to police, 38-year-old Daytona Smith exposed an officer to HIV after she bit him in the arm. Smith was charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest, drug possession and criminal exposure to HIV.
The incident occurred after Smith was arrested during a traffic stop because she was driving with expired tags, a suspended license, and no proof of insurance. Officers recovered marijuana, crack, and cocaine from her car following a search. Read the full story here ▶
