COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — One person was arrested Friday afternoon after an alleged assault against a police officer.
According to officials with the Colorado Springs Police Department, the incident took place as officers were chasing a male suspect in the area of the 3600 block of Betty Drive, near the King Soopers at the corner of North Academy Blvd. and Austin Bluffs Pkwy.
An officer was called to Betty Drive to help a tow truck driver, who tried to remove a vehicle from private property. The driver of the tow truck found a man in the vehicle, who appeared to be passed out. The man was later identified as 26-year-old Bryton Johnson.
The officer saw items in the vehicle, and attempted to place Johnson under arrest. Johnson resisted, and started to fight the officer. During the fight, Johnson grabbed the officer's gun, and fired a shot that didn't hit anyone. The officer then was able to take Johnson into custody.
The officer and Johnson were both taken to the hospital for minor injuries, both have been released. Johnson was then taken to the El Paso County Jail.
Below are the charges that Johnson is currently facing:
- first degree assault on a peace officer
- second degree assault
- attempted disarming of a peace officer
Johnson also had two warrants out for his arrest on the below charges:
- second degree assault
- possession of a weapon by a previous offender
- obstructing a police officer
- traffic charges
- narcotics charges
The details of what began the chase are unclear at this time, but during the pursuit, the man grabbed the officer's gun, and one shot was fired. The suspect and officer both sustained minor injuries during the altercation. The suspect was then taken into custody. ____
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