California Highway Patrol Officer Injured In Attack
Posted: Monday, March 9, 2009
Updated: March 9th, 2009 10:05 AM EDT
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. --
One person is in custody Sunday after an attack on a California Highway Patrol officer.
Officials said the incident occurred on eastbound Interstate 80 near the Auburn Boulevard off-ramp at about 1 p.m. Sunday.
CHP said the officer responded to a phone call reporting a reckless driver had sideswiped two vehicles on Capitol City Freeway.
Police said the suspect vehicle became disabled and pulled over to the side of the road. The man identified as 60-year-old Junius Tillman, his son and a dog began walking along the side of the freeway when they were approached by authorities.
Tillman's son became combative and struck the CHP officer, police said. Another CHP officer came up on the scene and ordered the man to stop. The officer fired a Taser at the son and was eventually taken into custody.
He was transported to Sutter Roseville Hospital. There was no immediate word on his identity or condition.
A Mercy San Juan Hospital representative said the officer was transported to Mercy San Juan Hospital for treatment. There was no immediate word on the identity of the officer or his condition.
Police said the Tillman was taken into custody and charged with DUI. Police said one of the two involved is a parolee.
Animal control came out and took the pit bull.
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