An 18 year old student was arrested after he attempted to bite a school resource officer and take the officer’s weapon.
Trae Harris, age 18 was arrested on one count of aggravated assault, a Class D felony, disorderly conduct and public intoxication.
Harris was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 21st following an incident at the Pocahontas High School.
Law enforcement says that just after 1 p.m., the assistant principal called SRO to the office.
Harris was “unsteady on his feet, swaying back and forth” according to authorities.
Due to previous encounters with the subject, the SRO officer requested additional officers citing previous encounters with the subject turning physical.
Harris cursed at the SRO and school administrators before attempting to leave the principal’s office.
As the SRO attempted to stop Harris from leaving, the suspect leaned into the officer and attempted to pull his sidearm from the officers holster.
Harris was restrained with the assistance of other officers that arrived.
As Harris was being searched by officers, he attempted to bite the officer’s arm.
Harris was arrested and taken to the Randolph County Detention Center.