Maplewood Woman Charged After Spitting on Officer During Arrest
BY MN CRIME STAFF
A woman is facing a felony charge after prosecutors say she spat on a police officer during an arrest late New Year’s Eve in Maplewood.
According to the criminal complaint, the incident happened around 10:50 p.m. on Dec. 31, 2025, near Hazelwood Street North and County Road B East.
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Officers were called to the area for a report of a person jumping in and out of traffic and waving at passing vehicles. When officers arrived, they found Holly Ann Norbeck, 33, walking in the westbound lane of County Road B East.
Police learned Norbeck had five active warrants for her arrest and took her into custody. During a search incident to arrest, officers say Norbeck became verbally aggressive toward an officer, shouting profanities and objecting to being touched. The complaint states that Norbeck then spat directly into the officer’s face.
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Norbeck is charged with fourth-degree assault of a peace officer for intentionally throwing or transferring bodily fluids onto an officer during the performance of lawful duties. Court records show Norbeck has three prior felony convictions.
Norbeck made an initial court appearance on Monday and bail is set at $20,000.
