Lincoln County Youth Causes Damage To Squad Car During Arrest In Tripoli
TRIPOLI – On Monday June 24th, Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to Belle Rd in Tripoli regarding a report of an extremely intoxicated male who was causing a disturbance. The report of the incident came in from the suspects Mother and Stepfather, who had been allowing him to stay with them and were asking for help to get him into treatment. The suspect, who had been uncooperative with law enforcement in the past, left the home prior to deputies’ arrival. They were able to locate him quickly upon arriving at the scene. There was an allegation that he may be carrying a knife. He was handcuffed and searched without incident and found to be unarmed.
The suspect became increasingly uncooperative as they approached the squad car, leading to deputies placing him under arrest and then positioning him in the vehicle for transport.
During the trip to the Lincoln County Jail, the suspect freed himself from his seat belt and proceeded to kick out the two rear windows of the patrol car, which prompted other units to respond and help. Pepper spray was used to gain control of the individual so that the transport process could continue. The patrol car sustained substantial damage to both rear windows and doors. The suspect faces multiple charges.
