MAN ATTACKS LAW ENFORCEMENT DURING DUI

A 34-year-old Bakersfield man is facing numerous charges after being arrested for DUI.

Police say Brandon Vaimaona kicked an officer in the groin and spit on a deputy during a struggle as he awaited a blood test at a hospital. Vaimaona refused treatment for a cut to the face.

The charges against him include battery on a police officer and vandalism.

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