Woman Charged with Biting Neffs, Ohio Firefighter

A local woman has been accused of trying to steal from her local fire department, then biting a firefighter in the chest when he tried to stop her. Diane Otte, of Neffs, is charged with felonious assault. Police said someone called the fire department and said a man and woman were trying to steal from fire department vehicles. One of the firefighters, John Morgan, went outside to check it out and said he saw two people running away. According to a police report, Morgan apprehended Otte, but she resisted and bit him in the chest. The report said Otte may face additional charges of theft and trespassing pending an investigation. The man found with Otte was not arrested. Stay with NEWS9 for continuing coverage. -Renee Cardelli & Amy Post, NEWS9