AUBURN — Auburn police responded to a complaint of an unwanted guest at a State Street bar at approximately 11:30 p.m. on May 28.
Officers were notified before arrival that a man, later identified as Christopher Bell, was reportedly causing a disturbance and refusing to leave the establishment.
Upon arrival, officers attempted to speak with Bell, who was uncooperative.
When officers tried to escort Bell from the bar, he fled through a back door into a fenced area.
Bell then turned to face the officers and assumed a fighting stance, leading to a physical altercation.
Officers deployed a taser and took Bell into custody.
During the incident, Bell allegedly damaged business property and injured one of the responding officers.
Bell was charged with felony assault in the second degree, misdemeanor obstruction of governmental administration in the second degree, and trespass, a violation.
After processing, Bell was transported to the Cayuga County Jail, where he was held pending arraignment.
