Woman allegedly assaults Elkhart police officers at lunch

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Karen Schrock allegedly assaulted Elkhart police officers

Karen Schrock, 53, of Elkhart was arrested on May 14, 2008. (Photo provided)

By Beth Boehne

Story Created: May 14, 2008 at 3:17 PM EDT

Story Updated: May 14, 2008 at 5:37 PM EDT

ELKHART — A 53-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday after she allegedly assaulted two city police officers while they were eating lunch.

Police said the officers — Cpl. Stewart Herbert and Al Williamson — were at a restaurant on Elkhart’s west side when the Karen Schrock approached and struck one of the officers in the chest with a to-go box.

Schrock then threw a book, striking the second officer in the chest, and kicked him in the leg, investigators said.

Schrock was arrested after she yelled and cursed when the restaurant owner tried to intervene and calm her down, police said.

According to police, Schrock kicked the second officer two more times while she was being booked at the jail.

Wednesday, May 21 at 4:50 PM Friend wrote ...

I pray for Karen and am glad nobody was harmed in this instance. I know Karen is embarrassed for her actions and if any of you readers would meet Karen on any other day you would see a pleasant and attractive lady who has had a very misfortunate life Karen is the type of person who will always show up to everything she is invited to and will be the first one to volunteer if you need a helping hand Even though a situation might seem one sided-there are always two sides to the story.

Friday, May 16 at 8:22 AM Anonymous wrote ...

To this is not a constructive place to be. Where else can you get ignorance, comedy, cruelty, and compassion all in one place? It is addictive.

Friday, May 16 at 7:48 AM Have a heart! wrote ...

In saying this as nicely as possible. Do people not realize there are SEVERAL forms of Cancer?! Including Cancer of the Brain!! Where it effects their judgement!! Granted drinking doesn't make anything any better expecially on top of the strong medicines. But ask yourself what you would do if you were unable to work, in pain constantly, and basically just waiting to die. I'm not condoning at all what she did. But ever think that she may not have "sanely" realized what she was doing?!?

Friday, May 16 at 7:34 AM Linda wrote ...

Billy, You are hilarious.

Friday, May 16 at 6:52 AM bre wrote ...

i think i'll go out ,get drunk and assault a cop.if your gonna go to jail you might as well do it with style.at least she didnt get assaulted by the cops then go to jailfor resisting arrest and p.i.so now shes got a good story to tell her grandkids.ive went to jail for 5 days over $161.00 i didnt even know i owed and sat there not knowing why i was in there.if i'd have assaulted a cop i'd have known why i was there.

Thursday, May 15 at 11:10 PM This is not a constructive place to be. wrote ...

To the person who suggested the writer who was ashamed of themself for reading these post; you apparantly haven't a clue as to what they are talking about. But they were referring to you and they don't care to be in the company of people who lack compassion for others. It made me take a look at myself and I whole heartedly agree. Berating people who are experiencing tragedys in thier lives is a pathetic waste of time. WSBT should not promote it and to be sure I will not see any response to this.

Thursday, May 15 at 5:22 PM Billy wrote ...

I wonder if she is single. I am. Linda from the comments section of this article broke up with me.

Thursday, May 15 at 4:45 PM Mishawaka wrote ...

If you are so ashamed then why are you putting a post here? Go bury your head in the sand where it belongs. The reality is there are a lot of SICK things going on around Elkhart whether you choose to face it or not!!! Get real!

Thursday, May 15 at 4:02 PM Ashamed of myself as well wrote ...

I am a very stupid person. I read the articles and then I glance at the comments and ask myself, "Isn't my time worth more then this? Reading what people think and say about other people.?" It's NOT constructive, it's like a train wreck I guess. You wouldn't want to ever be involved in one, but if you saw one you would find it hard to look away. I guess that means we thrive on other peoples misery and if that's the case, I'm as pathic as you people who get great amusement from disturbing events.

Thursday, May 15 at 3:53 PM South Bend wrote ...

AR: Why do people like you constantly defend bad behavior. She was drunk lady and violent. Where do you get off thinking that is okay. It isn't. My father in law died of cancer and he never assaulted anyone. What gives here? Are you going to try and say she was on medication (AND ALOCHOL WHICH PROBABLY FUELED HER RAGE) so that is her excuse to be cut a break? I don't think so.

Thursday, May 15 at 3:41 PM T Gaskill wrote ...

I think I seen that picture on mytrailerpark.com.

Thursday, May 15 at 3:09 PM ar wrote ...

Maybe you all would like to know she's been on strong medicines as she's been fighting cancer for over two years.Have a nice day!

Thursday, May 15 at 2:51 PM L wrote ...

PEOPLE! Just because you are a member of AARP does NOT mean you are a senior citizen. AARP represents "older" people (over 50), however, doesn't consider a person a senior citizen until over 65.

Thursday, May 15 at 2:35 PM Father Mulcahy wrote ...

Her whole life has been crappy and devoid of magic because she was born with a weak brain. Outwardly she was attacking the cops, but inwardly she's attacking God or the Universe for making her the way she is. She was probably made to feel like diarrhea in school so she spends her adult life taking advantage of any opportunity to hurt people; like those who drive around with subwoofers cranked up, people who want to make the world an ugly place and ruin it for the rest of us...

Thursday, May 15 at 2:27 PM South Bend wrote ...

HELLOOOOOOOO MICHAEL: Are you nuts? Down on her luck. Can you even read? She threw her take out order on the policemen, hit one in the chest with a book and kicked them in addition to being drunk in public. How is she down on her luck. She acted like a looney tune! She got arrested and deserved it. Maybe she should spend her money on something more beneficial besides alcohol.

Thursday, May 15 at 2:16 PM Amazing that.... wrote ...

She was not arrested when she first assalted the officers. The officers only started arresting her after she went off on the owner. That is cool. Also if you think she is a victum 'of society' then you have no business posting here so get off these boards and put your actions where your mouth is and go visit her in jail. Period! Charles Manson also stated that 'society' 'made' him kill. Baloney.

Thursday, May 15 at 2:14 PM Linda wrote ...

The newspaper said she was arrested for assault and public intoxication. So there you go!

Thursday, May 15 at 1:59 PM jorenz wrote ...

where did she escape from?

Thursday, May 15 at 1:12 PM MICHAEL OLIVER wrote ...

she's probably down on her luck and was just reaching out for some help. poor thing

Thursday, May 15 at 1:01 PM hillery wrote ...

People! AARP classifies Senior Citizens as 50 and older! Some still say 65..

Thursday, May 15 at 12:56 PM huh wrote ...

Mary when did you become the comments monitor? Why do you assume she is high? Many of things went through my mind but I didn't post it. Instead of wondering what she is on how about figuring out what you can do to help her or others in her situation?

Thursday, May 15 at 12:50 PM WoW wrote ...

Hey SS did you ever take time to think maybe it was too many drinks that made her act like that. If she is in a pinch she should probably be saving her money not drinking it up. We would all love to snap every now and then but there are simple things you are taught as a child and one of those are keep your hands to yourself :) Treat others with respect and so on. I do not feel sorry for someone such as her that can't control herself.

Thursday, May 15 at 11:53 AM L wrote ...

Senior Citizen - At 53? WOW!

Thursday, May 15 at 11:53 AM Megan from Elkhart wrote ...

SS- didn't know 53 y/o was classified as a "senior citizen"!! yikes- don't let my mother read your opinion..

Thursday, May 15 at 9:26 AM South Bend wrote ...

Whats wrong SS. Is that your Momma?

Thursday, May 15 at 8:16 AM SS wrote ...

So many valuable comments here. So many people looking to the news so that they can find someone to ridicule. How many even read the story about seniors feeling the pinch from the economy? Why not comment there? Nothing to add? Maybe you didn't notice because of the wig, but this woman is a senior citizen that has gone her whole life without trouble. Don't you even wonder what happened to make her do something like this? She shouldn't have done it, so why did she?

Thursday, May 15 at 8:16 AM Linda wrote ...

That's what happens when you don't share your donuts!

Thursday, May 15 at 8:04 AM Mary wrote ...

She looks high. Maybe she is on drugs or something. BTW: Please spell check your posts before you post them. It's hard to take you seriously when you make broken English sound like a step up.

Thursday, May 15 at 6:03 AM bre wrote ...

you go girl

Thursday, May 15 at 2:34 AM HAHAHAHAHA wrote ...

LMFAOOOO Americsa thrives on I choked on my mt dew from laughter. Thanks for the laugh!

Thursday, May 15 at 12:12 AM You are what you see! wrote ...

She looks like a victim of our society. If you ever wonder how people in other countries feel about Americans take a look at this picture and remember that this is someones daughter, maybe mother, sister, wife. Hold her responsible for making choices for putting herself where she is but don't forget to ask yourself if you have helped people like her. Americans can't help disaster victims in other countries fast enough. Most Americans won't help Americans like this one at all. Just mock her

Wednesday, May 14 at 11:28 PM amy wrote ...

like the hair doo! who is her hair dresser, remeind me to never to there!

Wednesday, May 14 at 10:41 PM hillery wrote ...

2nd try at adding comment...guess the first one was inappropriate? I said it looks as it she has an agenda against someone. Can't wait to hear the real story. Didn't think that was too bad but guess the reviewer was dissatisfied with the content...

Wednesday, May 14 at 9:48 PM This is what Americsa thrives on now wrote ...

If you knew Al Williamson you could appreciate how stupid this incident is. He's as big as she is challanged in the looks department. The guys a tree for crying out loud! Hit him with a to-go box? This guy packed a TOOL BOX for lunch and grew up on a diet of wrenches and rachets. Kicked him? He was hit by a car in a dealership showroom once and didn't know it until someone told him he dented a fender. Give her a break. Arrest her,there is no reason to humiliate her. This kind of behavior stinks.

Wednesday, May 14 at 8:16 PM bill wrote ...

WOW!!!

Wednesday, May 14 at 6:42 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I THINK SHE NEEDS DRUG REHAB!!!!!!WHAT A WINNER LETS ASSULT SOMEONE WHO SERVES AND PROTECTS...WHAT AN IDIOT

Wednesday, May 14 at 5:36 PM todd wrote ...

I bet this lady was holdong some grudge against the particular officers or at police in general. Which is completely out of line to then go and assault them. Kristin is right though, they come in all types. I am sure this lady has got issues either way. Hopefully she gets some help, looks like she needs it.

Wednesday, May 14 at 5:01 PM Billary wrote ...

Is that somewhere between fasting and easter dinner?

Wednesday, May 14 at 4:54 PM Bill wrote ...

A thug is a thug.

Wednesday, May 14 at 4:27 PM Kristin wrote ...

omg!! this is crazy!!...and to all you people who always blame assults and robberies on "thugs" HERE YA GO! they come in all shapes sizes and colors!!

Wednesday, May 14 at 3:47 PM Joel wrote ...

Looks like a real winner.

Wednesday, May 14 at 3:28 PM rick wrote ...

I think she needs a psych evaluation.

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