A man who cut himself and then claimed he was attacked has been charged with filing a false report. His girlfriend has also been charged after she supported his false claim.Charged with filing a false report are Thomas J. Sims, 30, and Lisa N. Lambert, 31.Their charges come after police officers were dispatched to the couple’s home in regard to a stabbing.“He said he went outside and was attacked and cut on the face by a white male wearing a dark-colored T-shirt who ran toward Walmart,” said McMinnville policeman Joseph Vanbommell.His claim prompted several officers to search the area for the suspect. It was during that time, police were also looking at evidence at the scene and realized the man’s story wasn’t adding up.
Man cuts himself, then lies to police