Arlington Police Officer Tases 7 Eleven Shoplifter: Police

ARLINGTON, VA — A police officer tased a man who is accused of trying to steal items from a 7 Eleven convenience store and then throwing the items at an employee who confronted them, according to a report from the Arlington County Police Department.

A police officer who was working "stationary traffic enforcement" at the intersection of Columbia Pike and S. Columbus Street was summoned by an employee who worked at a nearby 7 Eleven at around 1 p.m. on Oct. 17, the report states.

"As the employee attempted to speak with the officer, a male subject intervened and became combative with the officer," the report states. "The officer attempted to detain the subject in order to conduct the investigation but the subject refused to follow the officer’s lawful commands and resisted arrest. The officer deployed his taser and the subject was taken into custody."

After further investigation, the officer determined that two men had entered the 7 Eleven and tried to conceal items without paying, the report continues.

"When confronted by an employee, the subjects threw items at the store employee as they attempted to flee," police said.

Police arrested 21-year-old Miguel Diaz of Alexandria on charges of obstruction of justice, concealing merchandise, assault and battery and failure to identify. He is being held on no bond. Police also charged 20-year-old Jamal Hall of Arlington with concealing merchandise. He is being held on $2,500 unsecured bond.

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