South Carolina officer making a tough arrest gets a helping hand
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Police in Columbia, South Carolina, are thankful for some civilian assistance given to an officer who was trying to arrest a combative suspect on Thursday.
A video posted on Facebook shows a female Columbia officer trying to arrest an aggressive man at a convenience store. The officer can be heard telling the man to “get on the ground” as she pulls out her stun gun.
However, the man does not obey and receives a stun-gun jolt.
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After that, the two tussle as the man continues to ignore the officer’s demands despite being hit with Mace.
A civilian assist helps tackle the man so the officer can apply cuffs.
A spokesperson from the Columbia Police Department told FOX 57 they are thankful for the good Samaritan helping hand.
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The name of the suspect has not been released, but charges are reportedly forthcoming.