Police in San Rafael arrested a man after he allegedly attacked officers during a confrontation at a park in the city's downtown Wednesday morning.
Police in San Rafael arrested a man after he allegedly attacked officers during a confrontation at a park in the city's downtown Wednesday morning.Shortly after 9:50 a.m., two officers patrolling Albert Park said they found a man near a baseball field and childcare facility with drug paraphernalia and open alcohol containers. After officers detained the suspect, police said he refused to cooperate and punched one of them as they attempted to place him under arrest.
An officer struck the man with a baton during the fight, which also had no effect.After more attempts at de-escalation, police fired a 'less-than-lethal' foam projectile, striking him in the lowered abdomen. The suspect complied and was taken into custody.Police said the suspect was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation, per department protocol. He suffered a minor injury and was transported to jail after being cleared by a doctor.No officers were injured.
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