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Estherville teen arrested for assaulting police officer

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April 21st, 2020 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) — An Estherville teenager was arrested this weekend and is facing several charges after police say she tried to set grass and her jacket on fire with a cigarette lighter.  An officer attempted taking the lighter and then the suspect brandished a knife and cut the officer on the arm.

Eighteen-year-old Grace Hrbek was then taken into custody and was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation before being transported to the Emmet County Jail. She’s charged with willful injury, assault on a peace officer and going armed with intent. The officer was treated and released.