SURREY RCMP on Friday announced that charges have been laid in relation to the stabbing of a Surrey Police Service (SPS) officer.

On March 9, a Surrey Police Service officer was stabbed while arresting a female in the 12300-block of 99A Avenue. The officer was released from hospital the following day and is recovering at home.

On March 11, 27-year-old Kimberly Mendoza Rodriguez was charged with aggravated assault of a Peace Officer.  Rodriguez had a bail hearing on Friday and has been remanded into custody while awaiting her next court appearance. 

“Thank you to the members of our community for your well wishes for the injured officer, ” said Surrey Media Relations Officer Constable Sarbjit K. Sangha.