Fla. Police Officer Attacked While on Crossing Guard Duty

Feb. 11, 2022

An Orlando police officer was sitting in his patrol unit while working as a crossing guard when a 33-year-old man began banging on his vehicle, leading to a struggle between the two.

By Lisa Maria Garza

Source Orlando Sentinel

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An Orlando police officer was randomly attacked Thursday afternoon while working crossing guard duty near the Rock Lake neighborhood, according to the department.

The unidentified officer was sitting in his patrol vehicle near north John Young Parkway and west Harwood Street around 4:20 p.m. when James Mossetty, 33, allegedly began banging on the vehicle, said OPD spokesperson Officer Michelle Rogers.

The officer radioed the dispatcher for backup, got out of the vehicle and was then attacked by Mossetty, Rogers said.

When the dispatcher couldn’t reach the officer again, his body worn camera was activated from OPD headquarters, which showed a livestream of a fight between the officer and Mossetty, according to Rogers.

Other OPD officers responded to the scene and arrested Mossetty.

The officer was taken to a nearby hospital with “no significant injuries” and was expected to be discharged soon, Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolón said on Twitter. The department will provide more information about the incident on Friday, Rolón said.

Mossetty is charged with aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer, hindering communications,and resisting officers with violence. He is being held in Orange County Jail on a $10,300 bond.

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