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Monday, February 10, 2025

Intoxicated man head-butts police officer at Madison BP gas station

A 35-year-old intoxicated man head-butted a Madison Police officer during a struggle with officers and Dane County detox center workers Thursday.

""The officer sustained a black eye and possible concussion from the blow,"" Madison Police Department spokesperson Joel DeSpain said in a statement.

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The suspect, Franklin Kerr, was arrested on charges of battery and disorderly conduct, according to a police incident report.

Police were called to the BP gas station on Williamson Street, after the suspect allegedly attempted to slap the clerk. The suspect was also harassing customers, police said.

Reports indicate the suspect has been arrested in six different states for charges including public intoxication and menacing threats, DeSpain said.

Police previously arrested the suspect Jan. 15 on two counts of disorderly conduct and one count of trespass.

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