Family speaks after being attacked by man in drug- induced rage - wistv. SAVANNAH, GA (WTOC) - . Several Savannah- Chatham Metro Police officers were injured overnight while trying to arrest an unruly suspect. According to police, 2. Brandyn Johnson was arrested and charged with multiple counts of assault, stemming from a property damage report at a restaurant on the 4. East US Highway 8. Whitemarsh Island.
Witnesses called police after they saw a nude man smash several car windows in the Five Guys Burgers and Fries restaurant parking lot around 1: 3. Thursday morning. Officers responded and as they approached, Johnson got into a friend's car and drove away. Metro officers stopped the car at Highway 8. Twelve Oaks Lane and Johnson jumped out of the car and ran off into nearby woods. Then, Johnson reportedly broke into a residence in the 1. Twelve Oaks Lane where he physically attacked a resident and returned to the woods. The resident sustained serious injuries from Johnson’s attack and was transported by EMS to the hospital. Officials say officers located Johnson in the wooded area. He refused to follow orders, lunging at and attacking police as they approached. Several officers were forced to use pepper spray, Tasers, and muscling techniques as a response to Johnson’s aggression. Police say Johnson also tried to remove an officer’s firearm and Taser. Ultimately, multiple officers were able to physically subdue Johnson. 12/18 Incident A Marion County firefighter has been charged with battery on suspicion of beating a Morgan County woman and breaking her ankle in a case of road rage. Rage Comics are series of web comics with characters, sometimes referred to as “rage faces”, that are often created with simple drawing software such as MS Paint. The comics are typically used to tell stories. Three officers sustained injuries ranging from minor to substantial and were taken to the hospital. None of the officer's injuries are considered life- threatening. The family that fell victim to the attack is now recovering and cleaning up the mess left behind. WTOC stopped by their house Thursday afternoon, where smeared blood stains were visible on the walls and the sofa. The owner and person who suffered the attack says the suspect was so strong that it only took one punch to cause serious damage to his face. Five people were home at the time of the invasion, including a six- year- old child. The family did not want to speak on camera, but the main victim's son says this is never expected to happen to your own family. Never thought it would happen at your own home. Definitely in Savannah, you feel, like, fairly safe in your neighborhood and everything. You don't expect this to happen around here. Johnson received injuries from resisting arrest and diving through a glass window. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries and detoxification purposes. Officials say it appears he was under the influence of hallucinogenic drugs during these incidents. Johnson is charged with two counts of second- degree damage to property, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, burglary, two counts of attempted removal of a weapon from a public official and three counts of battery. Police are asking anyone with additional information to contact the SCMPD tip line at 9. Information may also be forwarded to Crime. Stoppers at 9. 12. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward. Copyright 2. 01. 6 WTOC.
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