NORWICH – Monday evening a Norwich resident was charged with attempted murder after calling police for help and instead ambushed officers with a knife when they arrived.

At about 5:54 p.m., on Monday, April 15, two uniformed Norwich police officers responded to 40 Hayes Street for a reported burglary in progress call.

Norwich Police Chief Reuben Roach said a resident dialed 911 to report an active break-in and gave a description of a fake suspect that actually matched the caller. When police arrived at the home they approached a rear entry and were suddenly confronted at the door by an armed man.

“Upon arrival the officers were confronted by the resident, Skyler Rubottom, who attempted to stab one of the officers with the 13-inch chef knife, and then proceeded to throw the knife at the officer, striking the officer in the shoulder,” said Roach.