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Montpelier police officer punched during arrest

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WASHINGTON — A Montpelier police officer was hit during an arrest yesterday, the department says.

Police say they were investigating a disturbance that occurred on Barre Street when the incident happened.

During the investigation, police had to physically restrain a combative individual who was causing a disturbance.

During the incident, police say an officer was hit.

In a statement by police, they say the individual was not injured during the arrest.

They also say the officer did not suffer any significant injury.

Police have not yet released the name of the suspect.

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