VIDEO DESCRIPTION

Deputies responded to a hit and run collision. Suspect left on foot, and there was evidence of open containers of alcohol inside the car. Deputies positively identified the suspect, and while on scene, the suspect returned carrying a motorcycle helmet. Suspect was advised he was under arrest. He then tried to get into a family members car and leave, at which point a deputy and his trainee went hands on. The suspect stated he was not going to jail before swinging and striking one deputy in the face with the helmet before pulling back and attempting to land another helmet strike when the trainee blocked it with his hand. The suspect was tackled to the ground, where deputies remained in a position of advantage until additional help arrived. Initially, the suspect claimed that he couldn’t breathe, however deputies weren’t pressing against his chest. When additional help arrived, the suspect claimed deputies were “breaking his neck” despite not kneeling or pressing against the neck area. The suspect was taken into custody for DUI, hit and run, assault 2nd degree, assault 3rd degree, resisting arrest, felony harassment threats to kill, driving on a suspended license, and driving without an ignition interlock.