A wild altercation unfolded at a Fairfield, CA, retail store when a suspected shoplifter turned violent, biting a police officer during her arrest, according to the Fairfield Police Department. The confrontation occurred after officers were called to a store on Cadenasso Drive around 7:17 pm on March 30, following reports that 49-year-old Latonya Evans refused to vacate the premises.

Refusing commands to leave, Evans became combative when law enforcement tried to apprehend her. During the scuffle, according to the Fairfield Police Department's Facebook page, she stomped on an officer's foot and sunk her teeth into his finger. The officer's finger, fortunately, experienced no serious damage despite the bite's ferocity.

Ultimately, Evans was arrested and faced multiple charges. She was booked for battery on a peace officer, trespassing, and resisting arrest, as per the authorities. Tangled in the throes of her wild altercation, it was also uncovered that Evans had several outstanding warrants to her name.

The incident, while isolated, spotlights ongoing concerns over confrontations between citizens and law enforcement. In a statement obtained by the Fairfield Police Department, amidst further investigation, it was confirmed that the suspect was safely detained, and the bitten officer received immediate medical attention. The Fairfield community breathes a collective sigh of relief as the officer involved sustains no lasting harm from the bite incident.