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Bodycam video shows moment suspect punches Volusia deputy in the face

By FOX 35 News Staff
Updated  December 16, 2021 6:01am EST
Volusia County
FOX 35 Orlando

Body cam video shows moment suspect punches Volusia deputy in the face

A Volusia County man is sitting in jail without bond, accused of punching a deputy in the face.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A Volusia County man is sitting in jail without bond, accused of punching a deputy in the face.

Deputies say they were taking William Polanco into custody for confronting his estranged wife. In a body cam video, deputies are seen approaching Polanco and ask him to put his hands behind his back. 

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They say he tried to run and then punched a sergeant in the face before he was finally arrested.

Both Polanco and the sergeant were taken to the hospital and are going to be okay.

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