Man with more than 50 arrests accused of trying to attack officer

[jnelsoninjax]

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) -

A man from Hartford with a long criminal history is accused of trying to assault an off-duty officer following a crash.

Police said they arrested 28-year-old Joshua Suarez for the incident on Thursday.

Suarez, whom police said is a convicted felon with 51 previous arrests, was involved in the crash with the officer at Broad and Mountford streets.

It happened around 8:45 p.m.

The officer identified himself as a member of the Hartford Police Department, but that didn't stop an angry Suarez from swinging punches.

?This is one of the first time I've seen an off-duty officer get into this type of incident,? Hartford Police Deputy Chief Brian J. Foley said.

Police said Suarez wasn't supposed to be driving because his license is suspended.

The officer was able to call 911 for help. Police said when the off-duty called in the incident, Suarez can be heard calling him a ?snitch.?

Police said they converged on the area, but Suarez fled the scene.

?It was clear he knew it was a police officer at after some of the things he said,? Foley said.

Suarez's vehicle eventually collided with two parked vehicles on Franklin Avenue and became disabled, according to officers. The suspect then tried to flee on foot, police said.

Police said when Suarez got out of his car, he looked right at officers who were chasing him.

One officer said to him at least four times to, "Get on the ground. Show me your hands.? Police said Suarez charged at the officer.

According to court documents, the officer hit Suarez in the head with his gun twice after the suspect grabbed the officer by his throat.

Officers were eventually able to capture the suspect.

Police said a number of bags of suspected crack cocaine packaged for sale were found in Suarez's vehicle.

Suarez was transported to Hartford Hospital for some treatment, then to the Hartford Police Department for booking.

He was charged with failing to maintain a lane, evading responsibility, second-degree breach of peace, criminal attempt to assault a police officer, reckless driving, engaging police in a pursuit, possession of narcotics, possession with intent to sell, possession within 1,500 feet of a school, driving an unregistered motor vehicle, misuse of a number plate and insufficient insurance.

Suarez, who had scratches on the left side on his face, faced a judge on Friday morning at Hartford Superior Court.

During Suarez's appearance, the judge said, ?Thank God, no one was injured,? and was appalled at the report.

"[There was] no concern of the safety of our police officers and but the citizens,? the judge said.

Suarez has a long criminal history dating back to 2004. He also faced charges of interfering with officers on at least two occasions from last year.

Suarez, who is on probation, remains in jail.

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[DocM]

Lucky he didn't blow his head off, but then Sharpton etc. would be whining....again.

[chrisj1968]

lose the key.

[123456789A]

How do you get arrested 50 times? I would think after a few times they should just execute the guy.

[Rippleman]

i detest the word and use of "snitch". A word designed by, (and for the use of) by grade 1's playing in the playground where some kid does something bad and doesn't want to be punished. Grow up.

[DocM]

i detest the word and use of "snitch". A word designed by, (and for the use of) by grade 1's playing in the playground where someone does something bad and doesn't want to be punished. Grow up.

Huh? It's a very old term used by criminals themselves.

snitch

\?snich\

noun

: a person who tells someone in authority (such as the police or a teacher) about something wrong that someone has done : someone who snitches

First Use: circa 1785

[timster]

Lucky he didn't blow his head off, but then Sharpton etc. would be whining....again.

since Suarez isn't black, Sharpton and his cronies wouldn't care.

[Rippleman]

Huh? It's a very old term used by criminals themselves

snitch

\?snich\

noun

: a person who tells someone in authority (such as the police or a teacher) about something wrong that someone has done : someone who snitches

origin unknown

First Use: circa 1785

When I was 5 years old or so is when I was first introduced to it. Aside from that, the only time I have heard it in on the movies and news when talking about criminals. Same conditions apply. People that use the word should grow up and own up to the responsibility of answering for your actions in the same way grade school kids should.

[DocM]

since Suarez isn't black, Sharpton and his cronies wouldn't care.

He's a nominal "minority" - they'd use it.