Intoxicated Man Breaks Cedar Park Officer's Finger During Scuffle

CEDAR PARK, TX — An intoxicated man is accused of breaking a police officer's finger during attempts to detain him this week, according to a newly released arrest affidavit.

Police officer Doug Lynn reported to 401 W. Whitestone Blvd. Wednesday night to assist two other officers deal with an intoxicated man later identified as 22-year-oldDavid Vincent, the Austin American-Statesman reported, referencing the affidavit.

After officers escorted Vincent to a patrol vehicle, he is said to have begun thrashing about violently inside the car — kicking the officer in the process, according to the report. In great pain, the officer went to the emergency room where he was told the finger was fractured, the Statesman reported.

According to the report, Vincent continued to behave violently against law enforcement while being transported to the Williamson County Jail, including spitting. This prompted officers to put Vincent in a so-called "Wrap," a restraint device used by Cedar Park police for the past two years.

Vincent now faces a charge of aggravated assault against a public servant.

Ironically, officers had originally opted not to arrest Vincent for public intoxication due to unspecified public safety reasons, as noted in the report. If he had only not resisted, Vincent likely would've been only subject to a court appearance before a magistrate and a fine, perhaps a bit of community work. He now faces up to 20 years in prison for the aggravated assault against a public servant charge.

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David Vincent booking photo via Williamson County Jail records.