David Woods, was arraigned on an indictment for assault 2nd(D Felony) , 2 Counts; obstructing governmental administration 2nd; resisting arrest; DWI as a Misdemeanor; speed not reasonable and prudent; driving on roadways laned for traffic; failure to keep right; and refusal of pre-screen test (violations)
On April 12, 2018 at about 5:15 p.m., the Attica Fire Department and the Wyoming County Sheriff Office were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injuries on Dunbar Road near the Wyoming Correctional Facility in the Town of Attica.
Officer Karl Zufall responded to assist at the scene and determine the number and extent of injuries.
Upon arrival, he was met by David F. Woods Jr., 46, of Olean, NY, who was standing in the roadway. Initially Officer Zufall had Woods sit in his patrol car to await the ambulance arrival. Officer Zufall was asked to retrieve some personal items from the vehicle by Woods. Officer Zufall attempted to gain entry to the vehicle, however was unsuccessful due to the position of the vehicle.
When Officer Zufall returned,Woods became irate and attacked Officer Zufall. Woods struck Officer Zufall in the chest and face multiple times. Officer Zufall ordered Woods to get back several times and was then forced to deployed a taser. The taser had no effect on Woods, and Woods continually attacked Officer Zufal.
As Officer Zufall attempted to take Woods into custody, members of Wyoming County Emergency Management and the Attica Fire Department arrived and immediately went to Officer Zufalls assistance. Woods was taken into custody and handcuffed.
When Deputies arrived from the Wyoming County Sheriff Office Woods was being transferred into their custody when Woods attacked Officer Zufall again, striking Officer Zufall in the knee. Woods was restrained and placed into the awaiting deputies’ vehicle. Officer Zufall remained at the scene until Woods was transported by the deputies. Upon returning to the office, Officer Zufall began having trouble breathing and pain in the jaw and knee. An ambulance was requested and Officer Zufall was transported to the Emergency Department at Wyoming County Community Hospital for treatment of injuries to his knee, ribs, back, chest and jaw. Office Zufall was treated and released however, was out of work for a period of time.
On July 19, 2018, Woods pleaded not guilty and his case was adjourned to September 14, 2018 for motions.
Bail is set at $25,000 cash/$50,000 bond.