A 32-year-old Florida woman has been arrested after police say she stabbed her friend with a pair of scissors during an argument inside an Uber ride after he repeatedly told her she was not allowed to drink beer in the vehicle.
Lynn Marie Zamora was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon following the Monday night incident in Miami. She was booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on Tuesday and is being held on $7,500 bond, according to authorities.
Argument Began During Uber Ride
According to an arrest report, Zamora and a male friend requested an Uber after leaving the Best Western Plus Kendall Hotel & Suites in Miami, Florida.
The pair were sitting in the back seat of the vehicle and traveling to another friend’s home when Zamora allegedly decided she wanted to drink a beer during the ride.
Police said her friend immediately told her that she was not allowed to consume alcohol inside the Uber. Investigators say he reminded her several times that drinking an open alcoholic beverage in the vehicle was prohibited.
Authorities said the repeated warnings caused Zamora to become increasingly irritated.
Police Say She Pulled Scissors from Her Purse
According to investigators, the disagreement quickly escalated.
Police allege that Zamora reached into her purse, removed a pair of scissors and attacked her friend.
Authorities say she stabbed him twice, once in his upper arm (biceps) and once in his calf.
The attack occurred while the Uber was still traveling.
Uber Driver Stopped and Called 911
Following the stabbing, the Uber driver immediately pulled the vehicle over and exited the car to contact emergency services.
The injured passenger also got out of the vehicle while waiting for police and paramedics to arrive.
Responding officers interviewed both the Uber driver and the victim at the scene to determine what had happened.
Victim Hospitalized
Emergency medical personnel transported the injured man to a nearby hospital.
According to police, doctors treated the stab wounds using staples.
Authorities said the injuries were not considered life-threatening, and the victim survived the attack.
Suspect Declined to Give Statement
Police reported that Zamora did not provide investigators with a statement following her arrest.
She was transported to the Hammock Police Station before being booked into the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on the aggravated battery charge.
Uber Policy Prohibits Open Alcohol Containers
The incident allegedly stemmed from Zamora’s attempt to drink beer during the ride.
Uber’s community guidelines specifically prohibit passengers from bringing open containers of alcohol or using drugs while riding through the platform.
The company’s policies instruct riders not to consume alcohol or bring open alcoholic beverages into vehicles using the Uber Marketplace Platform.
Prosecutors Cited Prior Criminal Record
During a court hearing held on Wednesday, Zamora’s defense attorney asked the judge to transfer her from jail to a hospital.
However, prosecutors opposed the request, noting that Zamora was already serving probation stemming from a previous conviction involving battery on a person aged 65 years or older.
According to prosecutors, she also has multiple prior assault and battery convictions.
In addition, court officials noted that Zamora had previously been convicted of tampering with an electronic monitoring device.
Judge Orders Continued Detention
After hearing arguments from both sides, the judge denied the request to transfer Zamora to a hospital.
She was ordered to remain in custody while the criminal case proceeds.
Court records indicate that Zamora’s next scheduled court appearance is on Aug. 12.
Case Remains Pending
Lynn Marie Zamora currently faces one count of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon in connection with the alleged stabbing.
The allegations against her have been filed by law enforcement, and she is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
