Mullica Township Police: Man Bites Cop During Arrest
Officials in Mullica Township say a sergeant with their police department had to receive stitches after being bitten by a man during a disturbance on Tuesday.
According to a press release posted on Facebook, cops with the Mullica Township Police Department were dispatched to the 4000 block of W. Adams Circle for a report of a disturbance. Arriving officers made contact with Tyler E. McCullough, who was one of the involved parties.
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Police say McCullough would not cooperate with officers and he became more and more irate. As they attempted to arrest him for obstruction of justice, Mr. Mccullough became physically combative with officers as they attempted to handcuff him. During the struggle Mr. Mccullough bit Sgt. Lupinetti on the hand causing a large laceration.
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As Mullica Township Police were responding to call about a man with a gun, they witnessed several people running from the alleged gunman.
The incident happened Thursday afternoon at about 3:30pm. Police say officers responded to the 1700 block Darmstadt Avenue. When they pulled up, police say officers were met by multiple victims who were fleeing the residence on foot in an attempt to separate themselves from the gunman.
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Officers search for and found the man with the gun - he was later identified as William J Cleveland of Pennsylvania. Cleveland was found at the rear of the property. Police say after several verbal warnings, he was taken into custody.
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According to police, the driver, identified as Danielle Simpkins of Little Egg Harbor, was asked to perform field sobriety tests. Police say Simpkins failed the tests and she was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence.
Seated in the rear of Simpkins’ car were her children, ages 4 and 5. As a result, she was additionally charged with endangering the welfare of children.
Authorities remind the public that all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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