UTICA — A 24-year-old Utica man was arrested Sept. 5 after punching a police officer and barricading himself in a residence, according to the Utica Police Department.
Police units were dispatched to the 1400 block of Oneida Street at approximately 5:30 p.m. regarding a fight call.
Upon arrival, officers began interviewing parties regarding the altercation when a male punched an officer with a closed fist in the face and fled.
A foot pursuit was initiated and the male ran into a residence on Walker Street.
Officers secured a perimeter around the residence and attempted to negotiate with the male to exit.
After some time a family member arrived on scene and they were ultimately able to assist and convince the male to exit the home.
The male, Amir Bowman, 24, of Utica, was then taken into custody and transported to the Utica Police Department.
At the conclusion of the investigation, Bowman was charged with harassment in the second degree and resisting arrest.
