Shoplifter assaults officer during arrest www.privateofficer.com
Posted by privateofficernews on May 15, 2008
Shoplifter assaults officer during arrest www.privateofficer.com
Sioux Falls ND May 15 2008
A Sioux Falls police officer on Saturday received minor injuries after he was punched in the head while trying to arrest a shoplifter, police spokesman Sam Clemens said.
Officers were sent to the Get N Go store at 1224 E. 57th St., about 2 p.m. for a report of a man who had stolen a pair of sunglasses, Clemens said.
A Sioux Falls police officer on Saturday received minor injuries after he was punched in the head while trying to arrest a shoplifter, police spokesman Sam Clemens said.
Officers were sent to the Get N Go store at 1224 E. 57th St., about 2 p.m. for a report of a man who had stolen a pair of sunglasses, Clemens said.
James Allen Bohl, 24, was jailed after being subdued during a struggle with officers.
He’s accused of simple assault on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, and petty theft.
Bohl talked with an officer before handing over the sunglasses, Clemens said.
A struggle ensued and Bohl is accused of taking several swings at two officers, striking one in the head, he said
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