A man was charged with aggravated assault after allegedly biting a Maricopa Police officer Jan. 6 while being transported to jail on charges of allegedly threatening to shoot a woman and marijuana possession.
MPD records show Everton Williams, 30, allegedly bit the officer during transport when officers attempted to put Williams in a “spit mask” after he “became combative and began spitting in the car.”
Williams was initially arrested around 1:15 a.m. after an officer investigating an alleged threat he made against a woman sitting in her car.
At around 12:30 a.m. the alleged victim was sitting in a car in her driveway when a man fitting Williams description allegedly approached her and threatened to shoot her, according to the report.
The victim claimed she did not know Williams and no motive was mentioned in the report.
After receiving word of the incident, MPD was able to identify and locate the vehicle Williams was a passenger in at the intersection of Smith-Enke and Porter roads.
During the traffic stop, MPD records indicate officers smelled an odor of burnt marijuana coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was then searched, and marijuana was found in the “passenger compartment.” Williams allegedly admitted it was his despite not having a medical marijuana card.
Additionally, Williams admitted to speaking with the woman, though he denies making any threats.
The police report gives no indication any firearms were found.
While being transported to jail in Florence on charges of threatening and possession of marijuana, Williams allegedly became combative and began spitting in the police vehicle. After officers pulled over and attempted to restrain Williams he bit the officer’s middle finger, according to the report.
The officer was wearing gloves and only sustained minor bite marks not requiring medical attention.
Williams is being held at the Pinal County Adult Detention Center on a $10,000 bond.
If convicted, he could face as many as 9 years behind bars.
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