Salem, AR. – A Fulton County man who was arrested on public intoxication is now facing additional charges after initiating an altercation with the police that has left one Sheriff’s Deputy injured.
Jason Pittman, 44, is now looking at charges of Felony 2nd Degree Escape, and Felony 2nd Degree Battery; after attempting to combat two Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputies and one Salem Police Officer.
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When originally trying to escort the man to his cell, Pittman refused to enter and became combative, striking one Deputy in the face, and kicking the other in the knee.
Pittman tried to exit the cell in violent fashion once again, and a taser was deployed. The Deputy that was kicked is now undergoing medical treatment for injuries sustained.
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