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Police officer injured during scuffle in Brewer

Police officer injured during scuffle in Brewer

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Police say a person believed to be experiencing a crisis is facing charges after an incident that left a Brewer police officer injured.

According to the Bangor Daily News, officers tried to subdue the individual on Tuesday morning to take them into custody, leading to a scuffle. It happened around 8:30 a.m. behind the Walmart located off Wilson Street, according to WABI.

The officer suffered a head injury.

Brewer Public Safety Director Jason Moffitt told the BDN more information about the incident will be available once a report is completed.

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