Crime & Safety
Cop Injured When Man Tries To Grab Officer's Gun: PD
Authorities say the man had previously been served with paperwork that prevented him from being at the location where he was arrested.
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — A Poughkeepsie man was accused of trying to steal an officer's weapon during a struggle.
The City of Poughkeepsie Department said officers were sent to 88 Cannon St. for a report of a fight in progress around 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
When they got there, they encountered Berry Pittman Jr., 45, who had been previously served a restraining order preventing him from entering or staying at the property.
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Police said officers tried to take him into custody at which point a confrontation began.
Pittman, police said, tried to take the arresting officer's handgun from the holster.
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A stun gun was deployed but didn't work against the man.
Eventually, police said, Pittman was taken into custody by several officers.
One of the police officers sustained an injury to his shoulder and wrist, which required treatment at a hospital. The injuries will also require follow-up, authorities said.
Pittman was charged with second-degree attempted criminal possession of a weapon and third-degree attempted criminal possession of a weapon, both felonies.
He was also charged with resisting arrest, a misdemeanor, and trespass, a violation.
Police said he was processed and held for arraignment.
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