EUREKA, Calif. - A man was arrested during the early morning hours of Sunday, Nov. 19 after he physically assaulted security staff then sheriff's deputies, including grabbing a deputy in the groin and refusing to let go, according to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office.
At around 1:40 a.m. on Sunday, deputies were dispatched to the Tip Top Club, a strip club in Eureka, for the report of several subjects physically assaulting security staff.
While en route, witnesses reported that the suspects had thrown bottles at security staff and left the area. Once on-scene, deputies found 42-year old Clayton Parker hiding in nearby brush.
Deputies said Parker refused to cooperate and was very hostile. He eventually climbed up the hill towards the deputies where they attempted to detain him by securing both arms, HCSO said. Parker tensed up and swung his arm backwards hitting one of the deputies in the groin. HCSO said he then grabbed the deputy's groin area and refused to let go. The deputy had to strike Parker four to five times on the shoulder to force him to let go, HCSO said.
Parker continued to resist and the deputy deployed Oleoresin Capsicum spray (pepper spray) which officials said had little effect. The deputies took Parker to the ground and he continued to twist around, attempting to break free, HCSO said. Additional deputies responded and were able to handcuff Parker who officials said continued to be verbally abusive.
Deputies determined that Parker was under the influence of alcohol, according to HCSO. City Ambulance responded to the scene and Parker refused to cooperate. He was then transported to St. Joseph Hospital and medically cleared for booking. Parker was booked for being intoxicated in public and resisting arrest, according to HCSO. Deputies added that two other men who had been with Parker were arrested, but did not resist during the process.
