Lynn Marie Zamora stabs her friend after he refuses to let her drink beer in an Uber.
A 32-year-old Florida woman was arrested after she stabbed her friend with a pair of scissors during an Uber ride after an argument over drinking beer inside the car, according to arrest records.The New York Post reported that the incident occurred on Monday after Lynn Marie Zamora and the victim were traveling in an Uber from a hotel in Miami to another friend’s house.According to investigators, Zamora wanted to drink beer during the flight. However, the victim repeatedly told her that alcohol could not be consumed inside the Uber car. Authorities said Zamora became upset during the exchange.Police allege she then pulled a pair of scissors from her purse and stabbed the victim twice – once in the left bicep and once in the left calf.
An Uber driver stops the car and calls 911
After the alleged attack, the Uber driver immediately stopped and got out of the car. The victim also got out and emergency services were called.Police responded to the scene and arrested Zamora. The injured man was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.Investigators said the Uber driver confirmed the victim’s account of the accident.
Charged with aggravated battery
Zamora was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
Uber’s community guidelines prohibit riders from bringing open containers of alcohol into vehicles or consuming alcohol during trips booked through the platform.
The court considers previous convictions
During a court appearance via video link, it emerged that Zamora was already on probation in relation to a previous battery conviction involving a person aged 65 or over.The court was also told that she had several previous convictions for assault and battery, as well as a conviction for tampering with an electronic monitoring device.Her attorney requested that she be taken to the hospital, but the judge denied the request, citing the pending probation violation, which must first be addressed in a separate hearing.The judge ordered Zamora held on probable cause and set her bail at $7,500. She is scheduled to appear in court again on August 12 in relation to the latest charges.