Police say Minot officer injured during scuffle

A Minot man is accused of punching a police officer in the face after authorities responded to an alleged domestic disturbance on Christmas Eve.

MINOT, N.D. (AP) — A Minot man is accused of punching a police officer in the face after authorities responded to an alleged domestic disturbance on Christmas Eve.

Police say 32-year-old Joshua Brydon, of Minot, is charged with simple assault during domestic violence, assault on a peace officer, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Authorities say one officer suffered an eye injury during the scuffle, which occurred about 7:30 p.m. Monday.

Brydon was transported to the Ward County Jail.

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