Woman, reportedly with Hepatitis C, charged for biting finger

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Woman, reportedly with Hepatitis C, charged for biting finger

Associated Press

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. - A Cape Girardeau woman reportedly infected with the Hepatitis C virus faces felony charges for biting a police officer's finger.

Lillie Dry, 39, was charged with first-degree felony assault of a law enforcement officer. If convicted, she could face up to life in prison.

Police said the incident happened Wednesday as the officer was trying to retrieve a bag of drugs from Dry's mouth.

Cape Girardeau County prosecutor Morley Swingle said the charge would have been a misdemeanor if not for the fact that Dry allegedly has a communicable illness.

Information from: Southeast Missourian, http://www.semissourian.com

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