Deputy Hurt While Trying To Make Arrest
Incident Occurred Near Broadway, Olive Intersection In Lemon Grove
Posted: 09/07/2012
Last Updated:
257 days ago
A San Diego County sheriff's deputy was injured Friday morning after attempting to make an arrest in Lemon Grove.
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The incident occurred at around 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Broadway and Olive streets, according to authorities.The deputy was attempting to question two men who may have had a pipe in their possession.The deputy was in the process of making contact with the men, but one of them ran away. The deputy chased after him, but ended up taking a tumble.Authorities launched a search with a helicopter and K-9 units, but the man who fled was not found. Authorities told 10News the deputy is doing fine.Authorities told 10News one of the men was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and for being under the influence. The second man is still at large. He could face charges of resisting arrest and injury on a deputy.Copyright Do you have more information about this story? Click here to contact usCopyright 2012 by 10News.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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