Las Cruces man accused of scuffling with police officer, trying to grab stun gun

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico — A Las Cruces man has been arrested and accused of throwing rocks at a hospital security officer and attempting to disarm a policewoman.

Authorities said that 26-year-old Sergio Sotelo was jailed without bond on suspicion of battery on a peace officer plus resisting, evading or obstructing a police officer.

Las Cruces police were dispatched to a home on Ridgetop Avenue last weeken,d where Sotelo was reportedly acting violent and throwing items.

Officers took Sotelo into protective custody and transported him to Memorial Medical Center for evaluation.

Hospital staff later called 911 for help, saying Sotelo was throwing rocks at security personnel.

A police officer responded and Sotelo allegedly tried to disarm the officer by grabbing her stun gun before he was arrested.