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Florida man purposely hit LEO with car while getting parking ticket, records show

Posted at 11:38 AM, Apr 07, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-07 18:34:10-04

LARGO, Fla. — A Florida man was arrested Friday after he purposely hit a parking enforcement officer with his vehicle while getting a ticket, according to arrest records.

Marquille Brown, 25, was being ticketed for parking in a handicap spot when he intentionally hit the Largo Police officer, the records show.

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Then, he ran from the scene before other officers arrived.

Brown was arrested for aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer. His bond was set at $50,000.

The severity of the officer's injuries is unknown at this time.