A late-night traffic stop in Marysville turned chaotic early today when the driver allegedly attacked responding officers, punching, kicking, and even biting them. Three officers were hurt in the struggle, two were treated at a hospital and released, and the suspect was taken to a hospital for evaluation before being booked into the regional jail, according to police.
Police say the stop began just before 3 a.m. near East 4th Street and Vine Street, according to a release via WSYX/ABC6. The driver, identified as 32-year-old Perez R. Gray of Grove City, allegedly resisted officers, tried to run, and became more aggressive as they tried to detain him. While taking him into custody, officers recovered suspected drugs and a handgun that had been reported stolen.
Charges and legal exposure
The department’s release lists felony counts that include having weapons under disability (a third-degree felony), assault on a police officer (fourth-degree) and obstructing official business (fifth-degree). In Ohio, penalties depend on the degree of the charge and other factors. Third-degree felonies can carry prison terms of up to around three years, fourth-degree felonies up to 18 months, and fifth-degree felonies up to about 12 months. Sentencing ranges and exceptions are outlined in the Ohio Revised Code §2929.14.
Officers' condition and the ongoing probe
Three officers were injured in the confrontation, and the release notes that two were treated at a local hospital and released. Marysville Police say Gray was first taken for medical evaluation before being booked at the regional jail, and that the case remains active with the possibility of additional charges as evidence is reviewed, according to the release via WSYX/ABC6.
Where to find official records
Marysville posts incident reports and other public records on its Police Beat and Reports pages, and custody details are maintained by the regional jail. To review official documents or follow the case as it moves through the system, residents can check the city’s Reports page and the Tri-County Regional Jail site.
The charges now proceed into the Union County criminal system, where arraignment and any later filings will be handled in court. Marysville Police say the investigation is ongoing and that more charges could be announced as their work continues.
