Stabbing Suspect Accused of Stealing Patrol Car

March 15, 2013, 1:59 pm

The Clackamas County Sheriff's office knows the name Tara Axmaker.  Twice in three years, she's accused of stabbing a man and being involved in a police chase.  Both victims knew her and survived.

Early this morning, deputies were on South Howards Mill Road in Beavercreek investigating a stabbing, apparently over drugs.  33-year-old Matthew Savage is said to be in fair condition.

The 25-year-old Clackamas woman seized the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a deputy's patrol car while they were at the scene investigating.

The pursuit went into Molalla where Axmaker crashed the stolen vehicle near Highway 213 and was arrested.  She was wanted on a warrant and is now facing charges including attempted murder. 

In April of 2010, police say Axmaker was the passenger during a police chase after she stabbed a man and an accomplice stole his car.

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