Crime & Safety
Man Arrested for Spitting on Parking Officer
The San Leandro man was arrested Friday for allegedly assaulting the officer.
A San Leandro man was arrested Friday after spitting in the face of a San Mateo parking-enforcement officer, the San Mateo County Times reported Tuesday.
According to information the County Times received from police, Juan Thomas, 34, became angry after finding a $40 expired meter parking ticket on his car. Thomas allegedly became angry and spit in the face of the parking officer.
The parking officer called for help and a San Mateo police officer arrived on the scene, arresting Thomas.
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Thomas was taken to a police substation and received an assault citation. If prosecutors decide to file charges against Thomas he will be due in court Nov. 3.
Read the San Mateo County Times story.
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