LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - A Las Cruces man has been arrested and accused of throwing rocks at a hospital security officer and attempting to disarm a policewoman.
Authorities said Monday that 26-year-old Sergio Sotelo was jailed without bond on suspicion of battery on a peace officer plus resisting, evading or obstructing a police officer.
Las Cruces police were dispatched to a home about 8 p.m. Sunday where Sotelo was reportedly acting violent and throwing items.
Officers took Sotelo into protective custody and transported him to a hospital for evaluation.
Hospital staff later called 911 for help, saying Sotelo was throwing rocks at security personnel.
A police officer responded and Sotelo allegedly tried to disarm the officer by grabbing her stun gun before he was arrested.
It was unclear Monday if Sotelo has a lawyer for his case yet.
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