Man Arrested For Assault On Springfield Police Officer

Police arrest a man they say tried to rob a Springfield gas station and bit an officer as they were trying to arrest him.

Police say they tried to arrest Vilmanuel Mulero-Vazquez at the Pride on East Columbus Avenue over the weekend but he punched an officer, bit him, and tried to take his gun.

Mulero-Vazquez is accused of fighting with a store clerk and trying to steal from the gas station.

He's facing several charges including armed robbery and assault and battery on a police officer.

Nothing from the arraignment session yet.

(Photo provided by Springfield Polcie)


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