Molly Longman

mlongman@dmreg.com

A man was charged with robbery with aggravation on Thursday after biting a Fareway grocery store employee, according to a police report.

Everett Lee Husted, 33, of Osceola entered the store at 100 East Euclid Ave. in Des Moines around 4 p.m., police say.

Employees told police that Husted walked around the grocery store eating doughnuts and drinking milk without paying for them. The Fareway employees said they observed him pick up several items, including nacho cheese, before trying to exit the store without paying for them.

A female employee stood in front of the door and asked Husted where he was going before he pushed her, causing her face to slam into the doors which broke her front teeth and cut her lips.

When a second male employee came to the woman’s aid, Husted bit the man in the arm, leaving a large, red mark, police say.

Des Moines police officers soon intervened and walked Husted to their police car after questioning him.

On the way to the car, Husted attempted to run away and an officer tripped on Husted’s overalls when he attempted to grab him, injuring the officer’s knees and right hip, according to the report.

After a short foot chase, another officer tackled Husted to the ground, where Husted kicked him, trying to escape.

Husted was then taken back to the police car and to Polk County Jail, according to police.

Husted was charged for robbery with aggravation, assault on peace officers and others, interference with official acts with injury and malicious prosecution.