**UPDATE** Troopers stabbed after confronting suspect with stolen vehicle

On May 17, 2025, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested Julia C. Groff, 31 of Bolivar, NY for Attempted Murder, 1^st Degree (2 counts A-2 Felony), Aggravated Assault upon Police Officer (2 counts B Felony), Menacing a Police Officer (2 counts C Felony), Grand Larceny, 4^th Degree – motor vehicle (E Felony), Obstructing Governmental Administration, 2^nd degree (A Misdemeanor), Resisting Arrest (A Misdemeanor) and Criminal Possession Weapon, 4^th  Degree (A Misdemeanor).

On May 17, 2025, at approximately 3:25 P.M, Troopers out of SP Amity responded to Crosby’s Gas Station for a stolen vehicle report in the village of Bolivar. Troopers located the stolen, 2000 black Chevy Silverado at the gas pump. Troopers approached the operator, later identified as Groff. Groff violently resisted arrest and stabbed Trooper Jacob Klock a 9-year-veteran just above the eye and Trooper Michael Rich an 11-year-veteran in the head. In response to the assault, Trooper Rich discharged his issued firearm, but did not strike Groff. Groff was taken into custody with minor injuries. Both Trooper Klock and Trooper Rich are being treated at Strong Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.

Groff was arraigned and remanded to the Allegany County Jail without bail. Preliminary hearing has been scheduled for May 21, 2025 at the Town of Bolivar Court.

UPDATE May 20, 2025, Both Troopers have been released from Strong Memorial Hospital.

The Bureau of Criminal Investigation, NYSP Employee Assistance Program, Allegany County District Attorney’s Office and the Allegany County Sheriff’s Department assisted in this investigation.