Police arrest woman they say used Taser on officer

[April 28, 2009]  SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Police have arrested a woman they said used a Utah Highway Patrol trooper's Taser on him.

Lisa Parker, 41, was booked into the Salt Lake County jail for investigation of aggravated assault, interference with an arresting officer and unauthorized control of a motor vehicle. Authorities said a Utah Highway Patrol trooper pulled over a truck he thought was stolen on Saturday.

Utah Highway Patrol Sgt. Jeff Nigbur said the officer attempted to arrest the female passenger but she hit him with her shoe and bit him.

Nigbur said the trooper tried to use his Taser but it didn't fire, so he threw it aside. But authorities say Parker picked it up and fired a shock called a "dry stun" into the officer.

A K-9 unit and back-up officer arrived, and Parker eventually was Tasered.

It was not clear whether Parker had an attorney yet and the jail had no additional information.

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Information from: Deseret News, http://www.deseretnews.com/

[Associated Press]

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