Police say Elisha Lofton is well known to them

A 73-year-old man is in custody after Fellsmere police say he punched an officer. It happened Saturday near North Willow and Lincoln Street. Police say they first got called to the scene after a woman claimed Elisha Lofton intentionally ran out infront of her car, forcing her to swerve to avoid hitting him.>>Download WPBF 25 News App: Apple IOS | AndroidOfficers say witnesses told them Lofton was drunk and causing a disturbance.As police approached Lofton, the 73-year-old reportedly told them "Listen at me, I'm a grown (expletive) man," then punched an officer in the chest.Lofton is now charged with resisting arrest with violence and disorderly conduct.The officer suffered minor injuries.Any witnesses who may have recorded the incident are asked to call the Fellsmere Police Department.

A 73-year-old man is in custody after Fellsmere police say he punched an officer.

It happened Saturday near North Willow and Lincoln Street.


Police say they first got called to the scene after a woman claimed Elisha Lofton intentionally ran out infront of her car, forcing her to swerve to avoid hitting him.

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Officers say witnesses told them Lofton was drunk and causing a disturbance.

As police approached Lofton, the 73-year-old reportedly told them "Listen at me, I'm a grown (expletive) man," then punched an officer in the chest.

Lofton is now charged with resisting arrest with violence and disorderly conduct.

The officer suffered minor injuries.

Any witnesses who may have recorded the incident are asked to call the Fellsmere Police Department.