Phoenix man battles police, paramedics, hospital staff1 min read

A Phoenix man was arrested after allegedly fighting with officers outside a home in Uptown. 

According to the Sedona Police Department, around 10:30 p.m. Sunday, April 5, a woman reported a man outside of her residence acting belligerently. When police arrived they found Eli Bugler, 26, in the woman’s front yard. 

According to a police report, Bugler appeared to reach for an unknown object against the officers’ direction and was detained. During the arrest and detention Bugler fought with the officers, kicking and biting one. 

Bugler had to be transported to the Flagstaff Medical Center for jail clear­ance. While there he attempted to escape and fought with the officer, causing injury to the officer, a security guard and an emergency medical technician. Bugler was transported to the Coconino County Detention Center in Flagstaff for booking where he fought with detention staff as well. 

SPD Sgt. Michael Dominguez said Bugler is charged with four counts of aggravated assault against the police officer, paramedic and hospital staff, as well as one count of escape. 

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Ron Eland

Ron Eland has been the assistant managing editor of the Sedona Red Rock News for the past seven years. He started his professional journalism career at the age of 16 and over the past 35 years has worked for newspapers in Nevada, Hawaii, California and Arizona. In his free time he enjoys the outdoors, sports, photography and time with his family and friends.

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Ron Eland
Ron Eland has been the assistant managing editor of the Sedona Red Rock News for the past seven years. He started his professional journalism career at the age of 16 and over the past 35 years has worked for newspapers in Nevada, Hawaii, California and Arizona. In his free time he enjoys the outdoors, sports, photography and time with his family and friends.