Man tased after causing disturbance, resisting arrest

A Lincoln man was tased after causing a disturbance at Jimmy John's and refusing to comply with officers.

August 26, 2019Updated: August 26, 2019
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

LINCOLN - A Lincoln man was tased after causing a disturbance at Jimmy John's and refusing to comply with officers.

According to LPD, officers responded to the Jimmy John’s at 32nd and Pioneers Boulevard Saturday morning after the man entered the business and began acting strange.

Police say 28-year-old Deandre Moncrief appeared to be under the influence of drugs.

Authorities say he stole chips, a cookie, and a drink before leaving the store.

Officers found him nearby, where he continued his erratic and aggressive behavior.

Officers talked to him for over 15 minutes, but he continued to threaten officers.

Moncrief was tased and taken into custody without injury.

He was arrested for felony resisting arrest, and cited for theft, disturbing the peace, and obstructing a peace officer.

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