Joseph Ellington
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - One man is facing charges following a traffic stop in Harris County on Monday night.
25-year-old Joseph Ellington is charged with assault of a peace officer, which is a first degree felony.
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According to a release, Ellington was pulled over in the 14400 block of Stuebner Airline Road.
Authorities said further investigation revealed he was in possession of a controlled substance.
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When he was placed in the back seat of a patrol vehicle, authorities said Ellington headbutted the deputy, causing him pain.
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Ellington was later booked into the Harris County Jail.
Bond information for Ellington was not released.