Police: Suspect pulled out knife after saying she was cold, wanted to go to jail

WILMINGTON -- A woman who allegedly smoked marijuana in a downtown business Monday evening reportedly pulled a knife on police because she was cold and wanted to go to jail, an official said Tuesday.

Jordan Leann Howard, 23, of Leland, was arrested on charges of assault on a law enforcement officer, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of marijuana paraphernalia and resist/delay/obstruct officers.

Wilmington Police Department spokeswoman Jennifer Dandron said police were called to Port City Java on Front Street about 9:30 p.m. on a report of Howard smoking marijuana inside the business. Upon arrival, officers had Howard leave the shop and issued a citation for the drug paraphernalia.

But, Dandron said, Howard allegedly told officers she wanted to be arrested "because it was cold outside." When the officers refused, Howard allegedly pulled out a knife and threatened them, Dandron said.

She is being held on $5,000 bail.

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