VC cop punched at domestic disturbance call

VENTURA, Calif. Investigators say when the officer arrived in the 300 block of West Simpson Street at around 7:48 p.m., he attempted to separate the couple but the husband punched him in the face.

The officer wrestled 42-year-old Ramon Solis to the ground in order to stop the attack, police said. As the officer tried to control the suspect, 18-year-old Sandra Solis jumped on top of the officer, police said.

The officer struggled with both suspects until other responding /*Ventura*/ police officers arrived to assist.

The injured officer was taken to a local hospital and later released. The two suspects were also taken to the hospital for moderate injuries. They were later released and booked on felony charges at Ventura County Jail.

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