Generic image of police lights. SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - Authorities say a man is in custody after he allegedly punched an officer and was tased twice while resisting arrest on Saturday night in South Philadelphia.According to police, the incident happened on the 2300 block of Front Street just before midnight.
Police say a 17-year-old was walking home with friends when he noticed a Black man near the intersection of Durfor Street and Front Street pacing back and forth and screaming.The teen reportedly ran inside and locked the front door.
Soon after, police say the man began banging on the glass door with his arm causing it to crack.A Philadelphia police officer arrived on the scene and confronted the man.