FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – A man was arrested after a fight outside the Smoke 4 Less store on 45th Street South in Fargo. Police responded to multiple calls of the disturbance in the middle of the street around 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Police say the suspect attempted a theft from the store and when confonted by an employee, pulled out a large machete and fought with the worker. The struggle continued outside into the middle of the street. He punched an officer in the face who was attempting to detain him. At that point, two citizens stepped in, grabbed the attacker, and held him until officers took control and arrested him.
Talon Parisien, 20, is facing charges of assault on a police officer, preventing arrest and robbery. The officer was checked over at the hospital and returned to work.
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