POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Dundee man with an outstanding warrant ended up facing additional charges after allegedly resisting arrest and injuring a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy.
39-year-old Thomas Criswell was arrested Wednesday night, January 15th, at a residence on Scenic Highway near Race Road in Dundee.
Deputies arrived at the residence to apprehend Criswell on a felony warrant out of Charlotte County. While initially reluctant to comply with the arrest, Criswell became increasingly agitated after being handcuffed.
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According to the Sheriff’s Office, Criswell repeatedly attempted to pull away from the deputy and became verbally abusive.
His unruly behavior continued even after being placed in a holding cell, where he kicked the door, striking the deputy’s hand and causing an injury.
In addition to the arrest on the outstanding warrant, Criswell was charged with:
- Resisting an officer without violence
- Resisting an officer with violence
- Battery on a law enforcement officer
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