Mankind has created spectacular works of art, engineered incredibly tall buildings, designed impressive supercomputers, lived in outerspace, discovered cures for nasty diseases. As a whole, nothing can compare to human intelligence, but sometimes, humans shouldn't try to take a bite for their crime.

Woman said to have Hepatitis C bites cop

Dec 16 2006 - AP
A Cape Girardeau woman reportedly infected with the Hepatitis C virus faces felony charges for biting a police officer's finger.

Lillie Dry, 39, was charged with first-degree felony assault of a law enforcement officer. If convicted, she could face up to life in prison.

Police said the incident happened Wednesday as the officer was trying to retrieve a bag of drugs from Dry's mouth.

Cape Girardeau County prosecutor Morley Swingle said the charge would have been a misdemeanor if not for the fact that Dry allegedly has a communicable illness.