41-year-old man arrested after assaulting security officer in Galveston, jail records show

GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A suspect has been arrested after assaulting a security officer in Galveston, according to jail records.

On Monday, Mark Anthony Johnson, 41, was charged with assault on a security officer, jail records show.

The incident happened in the 600 block of Market Street at 5:58 a.m. on Sunday, where a UTMB employee was approached by Johnson driving a 2010 Honda Accord.

Police say a UTMB security officer arrived at the scene and intervened, allowing the worker to leave safely. Law enforcement says that Johnson then exited his car and physically assaulted the officer. Police say that Johnson fled the scene but was eventually apprehended.

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