Suspect arrested for assaulting officer

CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Calexico police arrested a man for starting a fight and throwing a can of beer at an officer. 

It happened Saturday morning in the area of Camino Del Rio Avenue and Rivera Avenue. 

Calexico police say two people were talking outside their home when the suspect walked up to them wanting to pick a fight and was holding a knife.

The victims quickly called law enforcement. 

When they arrived the suspect decided to also fight the police. 

“As soon as the police officer stepped out of his patrol car, the man immediately threw a full can of beer at the officer and obviously, the officer took defensive action, deployed his taser, and it did have somewhat of an effect. However, it was enough to get him to comply to get him to the ground officer then took him into custody," stated Sean Acuna, Calexico Police Department.

The suspect is facing multiple charges including assault, resisting arrest, and brandishing a weapon. 

He is being held at the Imperial County Jail.