From Fox News: A Colorado police officer suffered a serious head injury during a violent struggle with a suspected drug dealer, but the suspect was released on just $100 bond despite prosecutors pushing for a much higher amount.
The incident happened Tuesday evening in downtown Boulder, where officers were responding to ongoing complaints about open drug use and overdoses in a public park.
According to police, officers were speaking with a woman seen smoking suspected methamphetamine when she pointed them to a man nearby who she said had sold her the drugs. When officers approached the suspect, later identified as Kai Brown, he attempted to flee.
An officer gave chase, and during the struggle, both the officer and Brown fell into Boulder Creek. Police said the suspect landed on top of the officer, who struck his head on a rock.
The officer suffered a serious concussion along with cuts and bruises, but was able to help take Brown into custody before collapsing, the report states. After being treated at a hospital, he is now recovering at home.
Brown faces multiple charges, including for drug possession, assault and resisting arrest. Noting his criminal history and assault of an officer, the local district attorney requested a $20,000 bond.
However, the judge only set the bond at $1,000, and turned Brown free when he paid a measly $100.
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