An intoxicated man was taken into custody Thursday evening after a deputy-involved fight in Valencia.
Around 5:40 p.m. Thursday, emergency responders received reports of an intoxicated person on the 23700 block of Valencia Boulevard near the Toppers Pizza, according to Lt. Wolanski, with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
“(He) was extremely intoxicated and passed out at the location,” Wolanski said.
The intoxicated man got physically aggressive with law enforcement, leading to a deputy-involved fight, according to officials.
Multiple deputies responded to assist in detaining the suspect, according to officials on scene.
The man was arrested for resisting deputies, public intoxication, and vandalism for damaging a patrol vehicle, Wolanski said.
The intoxicated man was transported and booked into the SCV Sheriff’s station.
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Sounds like Vern made a public appearance.