Deputy assaulted, man faces charges

SEBAGO — A Sebago man faces an assault charge after allegedly striking a county deputy during an incident last Thursday afternoon.

At approximately 2:48 p.m., Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of Sebago Road (Route 114) and Folly Road in Sebago for multiple reports of a male walking in the roadway and flagging down vehicles, forcing them to stop. Some reports indicated that the man would attempt to get inside the vehicles.

Upon the first deputy’s arrival, the male immediately ran away. A few moments later, a nearby homeowner reported that the suspect had just tried to force his way into the home. The deputy located the suspect and a brief foot chase ensued. While attempting to take the man into custody, the deputy was struck in the face multiple times by the suspects closed fist, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.

A neighbor in the area, as well as a passing motorist, stopped to assist the deputy during the struggle. More law enforcement officers, including an off-duty Windham officer, arrived to the scene minutes after and were able to take the suspect into custody.

Christopher Hunt, 42, of Sebago was treated and released at Maine Medical Center and booked into the Cumberland County Jail. He was charged with assault on a law enforcement officer, refusing to submit to arrest or detention, and violating his conditions of release.

At the time of this incident, Hunt was on six sets