At 1:16 a.m., officers attempted to execute an outstanding warrant arrest on Romero Flores-Silva, who is homeless, at Walnut Street and Cedar Street, Bridgeton police said. Flores-Silva fled on foot and a foot pursuit ensued, police said.
Officers located Flores-Silva and attempted to take him into custody, but he physically resisted, pushing one officer and biting another officer, police said. He was eventually apprehended and charged with contempt of court, obstruction, resisting arrest and aggravated assault on police, law enforcement said.
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