Crime & Safety

Cops: Mass. Teen Threatens to Kill Officers, Motel Staff

The following arrest information was provided by the Stratford Police Department. It does not indicate convictions

A 19-year-old Massachusetts woman was arrested Thursday, Jan. 26, after she allegedly cursed at and threatened to kill cops and staff inside the lobby of the .

Joy Banks was reportedly "throwing herself around" the lobby of the Stratford Avenue motel and at one point yelled at a staff member, "I am going to kill you and your kids," police said.

Police said Banks continued her aggressive behavior when they arrived at around 4:45 p.m. She reportedly refused to be handcuffed and cursed at officers.

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An ID check allegedly revealed Banks had an active warrant out of Bridgeport for a failure to appear in court charge with a $500 court set bond.

At headquarters, Banks reportedly spat at officers. Police said she admitted during booking to drinking alcohol before the altercation at the motel.

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Banks was charged with the following:

  • Breach of peace
  • Interfering with officer
  • Assault on a police officer
  • Second-degree threatening

Banks was also processed for the warrant out of Bridgeport. She was unable to post $10,000 bond, police said.

Questions about this police report may be directed to jason.bagley@patch.com.


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