A Houston firefighter has been accused of headbutting a Tomball police officer during a DUI arrest.
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At about 3 a.m. on Thursday, an officer reported finding an unconscious driver behind the wheel of a running vehicle at a strip center off the Tomball Parkway.
Identified as David Nelson Hitchcock, the driver showed signs of intoxication and reportedly refused a sobriety test, resulting in his arrest, authorities said.
While walking down the jail hallway, Hitchcock allegedly headbutted a police officer.
Court documents revealed that the officer sustained knots above his eye, swelling, pain, and redness.
Hitchcock appeared in court on Friday morning and is currently out on a $30,000 bond.
Officials said Hitchcock has worked with the Houston Fire Department for 10 years and currently works as a firefighter and EMT.
Fire Chief Sam Pena expressed disapproval of the alleged actions and emphasized that they do not reflect the values upheld by the rest of the department’s members.