A man found having difficulty walking Oct. 28 on Bridge Street managed to strike two law enforcement officers and get arrested.
Luke J. Norris, 31, of Bradenton, was arrested in the 100 block of Bridge Street for battery and resisting an officer with violence.
Bradenton Beach Police Officer Josh Betts was first on the scene.
In a probable cause affidavit, Betts described Norris as under the influence of alcohol and summoned him a ride.
Officer Eric Hill also responded. He observed Norris sitting on the ground beside the patrol car, being told to remain seated until a ride arrived, when Norris punched Betts’ near the groin, according to police reports.
While Hill assisted in restraining Norris, the man allegedly punched Hill in the face.
The report stated Norris was combative at the station, lunging at the desk officer.
Norris was transported to the Manatee County jail, $6,500 in bonds were set, with an option for supervised release.
The 12th Circuit Court pretrial agreement with Norris orders him not to consume illegal drugs or alcohol and to submit to random urinalysis and alcohol testing.
His next court date is at 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
