Suspect Tries To Gouge Out Police Officer's Eye During Struggle In Redwood City
REDWOOD CITY (CBS SF) -- A police officer suffered injuries to his left eye and left arm Wednesday night when he attempted to arrest a man breaking windows of homes in Redwood City, police said.
Police responded at about 9:20 p.m. to the 700 block of Castle Hill Road on several reports of a person screaming and banging on residents' doors, Lt. Sean Hart said.
Officer Chris Winn, the first officer to arrive, saw the suspect, identified by police as Gregory Wegman, 26, of Redwood City, allegedly engaging in a conflict with residents, Hart said.
Winn used a Taser to subdue Wegman but it had no effect and the two got into a physical struggle, Hart said. During the struggle, Wegman allegedly tried to gouge out Winn's left eye, police said.
Three people came to Winn's aid and when more officers arrived Wegman was arrested, Hart said.
At least one of the residents who helped subdue Wegman also suffered minor injuries, according to police.
Winn received treatment at a hospital that night and was released, Hart said. He is at home recovering and expected to make a full recovery, he said.
Later, residents of Castle Hill Road brought a "Get Well" fruit basket to the police department to show their thanks for Winn's commitment to his work, police said.
Officers booked Wegman into San Mateo County Jail on suspicion of assault with force likely to create great bodily injury, assault on a peace officer likely to create great bodily injury, vandalism and resisting arrest, Hart said.
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