Wanted Felon Pulls Knife During Arrest

Deputies caught up with the suspect after a brief foot pursuit, but the suspect continued to resist arrest and actively fight. The suspect was forcibly taken to the ground and as deputies were attempting to get him under control, a deputy observed a knife clipped to the suspect’s pants pocket and removed the knife from him. As deputies continued to attempt to place the suspect into custody, he continued to resist and fight and pulled a second knife out creating a substantial risk of serious physical harm or death to the deputies. In response, a deputy utilized an approved vascular neck restraint on the suspect. This caused him to drop the knife, and deputies quickly placed him into handcuffs ending the struggle.