On Saturday, while the New Bern Police Department was making an arrest on drug possession and interference with electronic monitoring charges, officials said a bystander who was interfering with the arrest was injured.
The bystander, who was injured as a result of a fall, was treated initially by officers on scene and then taken to the hospital, treated and released.
The person has been charged with resisting and with assault on a law enforcement officer.
Department leaders said they are aware of a video of the incident that is circulating on social media, and they won’t comment until the investigation is complete.
Note: The video includes strong language that may not be appropriate for all.
