19-year-old man arrested after driving through and damaging multiple yards, punching an officer, police say

Police: The man also threw a hammer at the officers.
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Updated: Jan. 24, 2021 at 4:40 PM EST
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A 19-year-old man was arrested Friday night after driving erratically, damaging multiple yards and property, including a fence behind First District, and he also punched an officer Cleveland Police said.

Police said the man also punched an officer in the face and threatened officers with a hammer. The man then threw the hammer at them, bit an officer, and headbutted another.

One officer sustained a broken nose, police said. Both officers were treated and released.

The man was taken into custody and to the county jail.

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