Dash cam video shows man punching Florida state trooper during search

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Sunday, March 20, 2022
Dash cam video shows man punching state trooper during search
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Car dash cam footage showed a man punching a Florida State Police department trooper.

FLORIDA (WLS) -- A Florida state trooper is okay after he was punched in the face during a traffic stop.

Dash cam video showed the scuffle between the trooper and a man that was walking along an interstate.

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During a search, the man started arguing with the trooper before punching him in the face. Then, he ran off.

Several people who were passing by saw what was happening and stopped to help the trooper.

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