An officer was left with minor injuries after responding to call for an intoxicated person last night.

At approximately 7:30 p.m., May 25, 2023, Patrol officers were dispatched to a restaurant in the 200 block of 22nd Street East for a report of an intoxicated male sleeping in the bathroom. Upon arrival, officers located the male who became extremely combative upon waking him up. The male physically assaulted an officer by shoving and choking them. The male was arrested following the altercation and transported to Detention. He was believed to be under the influence of an intoxicant.

A 32-year-old man is charged with Assaulting a Police Officer and Breach of Conditions.

(Court Info Number: 991233092)