Man allegedly kicked Brandon Police Officer on side of the head

On the afternoon of 2023-06-20, police attended to a residence in the 100 block of 8^th Street and arrested an intoxicated male that had previously Uttered Threats to harm the property owner.  While in police custody, the intoxicated male continued his aggressive behavior and threatened to harm the arresting officer, in addition to becoming combative and kicking the officer on the side of the head.  No medical attention was required to the officer.  A 54-year-old male was lodged at BPS to appear in court 2023-06-21 for the charges of Uttering Threats X2 and Assault Police Officer.