N.J. Cops Use Taser To Stop Naked, Aggressive Man: Authorities

N.J. police used a taser to stop what was described as a "naked, aggressive" who tried to assault a cop, authorities said. He was then released.

On Frday, Atlantic City patrol officers responded for reports of a naked male in the street. The man would be taken into custody after an officer deployed his "conducted energy device," or taser.

Steven Grant, 25, of Atlantic City was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division, to be evaluated. He was released a short time later, police said.

At 4:56 pm, Officers Scott Sendrick and Robert Reynolds responded to South Carolina and Caspian Avenues for a report of a naked male in the street. Upon arriving, several citizens pointed towards North Carolina Avenue where the officers located Grant, police said.

Grant was naked, screaming, aggressive, and showing signs of being under the influence of a narcotics. The officers attempted to calm Grant down and get him to put clothes on, police said.

There was a crowd beginning to form that included children. After Grant refused all commands be the officers, additional officers and medical personnel were requested, police said.

Grant continued to move towards North Carolina Avenue and Route 30, which is a major intersection and roadway. Officers blocked the intersection, stopping motorists, while Grant was in the roadway, but Grant continued to refuse all the commands of the officers, police said.

Sendrick moved his patrol vehicle to a position to shield Grant from traffic. As he was exiting his patrol vehicle, Grant ran towards Officer Sendrick and jumped on the hood damaging it.

Grant then jumped off the vehicle and charged Sendrick screaming in an aggressive manner with his fists clenched. Sendrick deployed his conducted energy device which effectively struck Grant. Grant was then taken into custody without further incident.

The deployment of a "less than lethal tool" led to no serious injuries being sustained by Grant, the officers, or anyone in the crowd.

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