(La Porte, IN) - A man has been accused of grabbing the gun of a La Porte Police Officer and injuring him during a physical confrontation. Samuel Sharp, 21, was booked into the La Porte County Jail last week on charges filed in the case.

 

According to court documents, On July 21st Sharp was acting erratically in the 100 block of East Lincolnway after consuming some THC-infused edibles.

 

He was given a ride to Northwest Health so he could be seen by medical professionals as a precaution for his own safety.  While being seen by nurses, police said Samuel stood up. One of the officers, then trying to get him to sit back down, had his gun reportedly grabbed by Samuel, who was unable to pull out the weapon because of the lock safety design of the holster.

 

The officer and another law enforcement representative then fought with Sharp to try and get him to release his grip on the gun. Eventually, Sharp let go of the weapon and then struck one of the officers on the head, police said.

 

According to court documents, the officer may have suffered a concussion, judging by symptoms like a headache, ringing in the ears, and pain in his jaw.

 

Sharp is charged with multiple counts including Battery and Attempting to Disarm a Police Officer, both Level 5 felonies.

 

Each count carries a potential one to six-year sentence.