Crime & Safety
Man Tries To Arrest Mayor Of Martinez, Bites Police Sergeant: MPD
Police booked the man into county jail on suspicion of battery on the mayor and officer, threats and a probation violation.
MARTINEZ, CA — A man tried to arrest the mayor of Martinez Thursday afternoon and after a tussle was arrested on suspicion of battery, police said. Eli Dominguez apparently tried to arrest Mayor Rob Schroder sometime before police responded at 3:21 p.m. to the 600 block of Main Street.
Also, before officers arrived, Dominguez had said something about filming for the holiday season, Cpl. Craig Schnabel said.
A police officer arrived and tried to detain Dominguez and a citizen pitched in.
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Other officers arrived and Dominguez allegedly bit a sergeant who sought medical treatment for the bite. Dominguez was eventually detained and taken to a hospital.
Police booked Dominguez in the county jail on suspicion of battery on the mayor and officer, threats and a probation violation, Schnabel said.
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