Suspect in Edmond officer ambush attack waives preliminary hearing

A man accused of ambushing and assaulting an Edmond Police officer in May has waived his right to a preliminary hearing, according to court records.

The Edmond Police Department says the incident happened during a traffic stop near 15th Street and Broadway.

While Officer Caleb Hodem was administering a traffic stop on another vehicle, 22-year-old Ocean Hudson can be seen on body cam video attacking Hodam with pepper spray and then stabbing the officer in the torso.

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Hodam was later able to subdue Hudson with the assistance of a nearby bystander, later identified as Bryan Schulte, who helped hold down Hudson after the latter attacked Hodam.

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Court documents say Hudson was due in court in Canadian County the day of the attack for charges of lewd acts with a child and possession of child pornography, and sought a "suicide by cop" by attempting to provoke Hodam into using lethal force.

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Officer Hodam was treated for multiple stab wounds and has since been released from the hospital. 

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Hudson was charged with six counts, including assault and battery on a police officer, and remains in jail on a $5 million bond.

Hudson's next court appearance is set for Oct. 1.