Joy Lynn Day

Holmes fired four times at biter who claimed she was HIV positive

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Saturday, May 24. 2014

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Sheriff Brad White has released more information about the altercation between Major Leslie Holmes and Joy Lynn Day who allegedly bit Holmes after claiming to be HIV positive. Day was shot in the arm but is now in the Lamar County jail on multiple charges.

UPDATE: Day tested negative for HIV at the hospital, sheriff White reported Sunday morning.

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#1 JAMES MCLARTY on 05/25/14 at 09:12 AM

And the wait begins. The emotional and physical injury caused by the altercation pales in comparison to the mental anguish that Major Holmes is going to experience in the months ahead. Just waiting to see if some one handed you a potential death sentence. How would you feel?

#2 Cats on 05/26/14 at 10:14 AM

Praying the drug addicted perp was just high and making empty threats.
Major Holmes has certainly been through it, hasn't she?
Fighting for her gun, getting bitten, and waiting for test results.
Our law enforcement personnel, heck, all our first responder personnel are our local heroes.
And on this, Memorial Day, our military personnel are our country's heroes.
We are so fortunate to have these brave ladies and gentlemen who step forward to do the work we cannot or will not.
Thanks to you all!

#3 Lorraine Lassiter on 05/26/14 at 06:15 PM

I'm thankful for our local law enforcement officers who are courageous enough to enforce the law with all these crazy people on drugs! I'll be praying for Major Holmes to have a speedy recovery.

#4 Nora Daniel on 05/26/14 at 09:10 PM

Major Holmes, you are a outstanding person and an awesome officer.... I am sorry for the pain an fear this person has put you through.... You along with the other deputy's put your lives on the line every time you enter your shift, you protect our family's day in day out.... I for one, am very grateful for that.... I will keep you in my prayers... Thank you for all that you have an will do for our families....

#5 Charlie Muise on 05/27/14 at 07:40 AM

I hope there will be none of that garbage about "too much force" aimed at the Major. The woman who bit her is lucky to be alive. Major Holmes could easily have emptied her magazine, but showed restraint in not doing so and only firing 4 times. I hope she is able to be back out patrolling our county soon.

Even in a tiny county like Lamar, our law enforcement men and women never know when something very dangerous will happen to them.

Charlie Muise

#6 Debbie Adamson on 05/27/14 at 09:02 AM

Major, we are all praying for you. I know your faith will give you the peace you will need while the wait goes on. I pray the criminal was just rambling off at the mouth. You did your job and did it well and are an inspiration to me and so many other people in this town. Let us know if there is anything we can do to help you through this difficult time. P.S. ALL OUR OFFICERS DESERVE OUR PRAYERS & RESPECT. They lay down their lives every day for each and everyone of us. Whether you like their methods or not, they are our Home Town HEROS. Love You ALL!!

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