In the early hours of October 13, 2024, a man was arrested following a confrontation with deputies at a Chevron gas station located in the 8600 block of Jamacha Road. The suspect, wanted on charges of Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Felony Vandalism, was reportedly at his place of employment when deputies arrived.
Initially, the man was not visible, but when deputies returned, they found him inside the cash booth. Upon ordering him to exit, the suspect resisted arrest, leading to a physical altercation with the officers. After being handcuffed, the suspect continued to struggle as deputies attempted to place him in the patrol vehicle, prompting another altercation.
The suspect sustained injuries during the incident and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No deputies were harmed during the confrontation. The investigation is ongoing.