"This young man is obviously suffering some mental illness, said San Mateo County District Attorney Stephen Wagstaffe. It was a felony act when he tried to stab the officer, Wagstaffe added. If the appropriate resolution is mental health treatment of some sort, the fact is a felony will have a better chance of getting the best treatment possible in terms of resources devoted to it."
"Sandoval Lopez called police around 9:15 p.m. Sunday to report that he had been robbed by five men armed with knives and wearing hoodies and ski masks, prosecutors said. Police responded to the scene, but because of Sandoval Lopez's demeanor and responses, the officers questioned whether he invented the robbery, according to prosecutors. Sandoval Lopez then pulled out a pair of scissors and stabbed an officer twice in the chest area, prosecutors said. Because of a vest and jacket, the officer was not injured."
Anthony Sandoval Lopez, 23, was charged with assaulting a peace officer with a deadly weapon after allegedly stabbing a Daly City officer with scissors. He also faces charges of making a false report and obstructing an officer. Sandoval Lopez called police around 9:15 p.m. Sunday to report being robbed by five masked men with knives; officers questioned his account based on his demeanor. He then pulled scissors and stabbed an officer twice in the chest; a vest and jacket prevented injury. He later told police he thought his actions would prompt officers to shoot him. He pleaded not guilty, has no prior record, and is scheduled for a court review on Oct. 2.
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