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Shoplifter Assaults Deputies, Attempts To Grab Firearm In Struggle: Police
An Ashburn man was arrested after he assaulted two officers when they confronted him about shoplifting, police said.
On July 26 at around 1 p.m., Sady Ashkar, 32, was approached by officers at the Sterling Costco in the 21300 block of Pride Cascades Plaza, as he was in the process of shoplifting, according to Loudoun County Police.
When deputies attempted to detain Ashkar, he resisted the arrest and assaulted two officers, officials said.
Police said an officer tased Ashkar, which seemed to have no affect on him, before Ashkar tackled the officer to the ground and threw the taser.
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