NEW JERSEY: Man Stabs Officer in Face with Knife

HIGHTECHDUDE · #1 ● 04-08-2024, 06:09 PM

This demonstrates the "21 Foot Rule." The cops had virtually no time to draw their firearms before the threat was upon them... fortunately, everyone lived.

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, (April 7, 2024) — On Sunday at approximately 8:30PM, officers from the Galloway Township Police Department responded to a residence on the 300 block of Cresson Avenue in reference to several 911 hang-up calls.

Upon arriving, officers met with the suspect’s mother. As officers were speaking with the mother, the suspect, Keith E. Kiminski 30 of Galloway, darted out of the residence and attacked the officers with a knife.

Officer Erik Tarnow was immediately stabbed on the right side of his face with the folding pocket knife and a violent physical altercation ensued. Officer Tarnow took Kaminski to the ground, and along with Officer Hunter Thomas they fought with Kiminski for several minutes until additional backup officers arrived on scene.

Officer Tarnow was transported to Atlanticare Regional Medical Center City Division where he underwent surgery for his injuries. Officer Tarnow suffered a significant cut on the side of his face and is currently in stable condition. Officer Thomas was treated for a minor head injury and released the same evening.

Keith Kiminski was charged with numerous offenses including attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and resisting arrest. Kiminski was lodged in the Atlantic County Justice Facility pending a future court date.

“This incident is another reminder of the dangers that our police officers face on a daily basis”, said Chief Richard D. Barber. “We are grateful that Officer Tarnow is recovering well, and our department will be here to fully support Erik and his family.”

Preliminary video. Hoping addition footage will come soon.