Police arrested Donavan Casias, 17, after a fight in Maxey Park Friday afternoon. In addition to the original fight in the park, he was also accused of hitting a police officer in the face. Officers were dispatched about 2:00 pm.
Three eyewitnesses said the fight then led to a car chase which ended in a crash. However, police said it was not a chase. One of the persons from the park drove away and crashed at 3200 Peoria Avenue.
A photojournalist at the scene noticed a person being taken from the scene by EMS. The injuries did not appear to be serious.
Lubbock Police issued the following statement:
At approximately 1:45 p.m. on Friday, May 29th, patrol officer responded to a fight in progress at Maxey Park, located at 4102 24th Street. A City of Lubbock Marshall also responded and was first on the scene. The Marshall attempted to break up the fight and was assaulted by one suspect. LPD officers arrived and attempted to take that suspect into custody when he turned on the LPD officer striking him several time in the face with a closed fist. A second officer arrived and assisted in taking the suspect into custody. He was arrested and transported to the Lubbock County Detention Facility and booked in.
The officer was transported to UMC with minor injuries and was later released.
Arrestee:
Donavan Casias – 17
· Assault on a Peace Officer
