CALIFORNIA -- A 17-year-old boy who allegedly kicked an stomped on a puppy during a Sunday afternoon fight with his father, was arrested after allegedly attacking a police officer who responded.
Two officers responded to a report of a fight around 5:50 p.m. Sunday to River Park. While one officer spoke with two victims, the other officer drove off to look for the suspect, according to a press release from the Red Bluff Police Department.
The teen was spotted near Sycamore and Rio streets, the report said, and the officer yelled to him through his open driver’s side window. As the officer parked, the suspect made a threatening statement and charged the car, throwing several punches through the open window.
The officer was struck at least twice before he was able to drive forward. The suspect then attempted to flee. The officer pursued the teen in his patrol vehicle and, with the help of another officer, was able to detain him without further incident.
The boy was booked into the Tehama County Juvenile Justice Center for battery on a peace officer and violently resisting arrest.
The victims refused to prosecute but it was learned during the investigation the boy reportedly intentionally kicked and stepped on a small puppy during the incident. He was subsequently charged with animal cruelty.
The officer did not sustain any injuries as a result of being struck in face and chest.
(Chico Enterprise-Record - Aug 24, 2015)
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