Jonathan Bissell, 31, was found guilty of assaulting an SFPD officer at United Nations Plaza on August 31, 2023. At 1 a.m., Bissell confronted the officer, demanding his departure and threatening him with violence. He punched the officer in the face, tackled him, and attempted to grab his firearm. The officer suffered a head injury during the altercation and required hospitalization. DA Brooke Jenkins reaffirmed that violence against public servants will not be tolerated, emphasizing the need for law enforcement to work without being targeted.
On August 31, 2023, Jonathan Bissell confronted an on-duty SFPD officer at United Nations Plaza, demanding the officer leave and threatening violence. Bissell stated the officer had thirty seconds to depart before abruptly punching him in the face and tackling him to the ground.
The altercation lasted approximately two minutes, during which Bissell attempted to seize the officer's firearm. When backup arrived, Bissell continued to resist arrest and fight.
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