When two off-duty (flagging) BPD officers witnessed a hit and run, one officer jumped into his police vehicle in an attempt to stop the suspect vehicle. As he drove into a residential neighborhood looking for the suspect, the officer discovered another hit and run crime scene just before observing the suspect vehicle driving with its hood up, covering the front windshield. The officer was able to contact the suspect who was standing outside his vehicle. Attempts were made to arrest the suspect; however, the suspect chose instead to assault the officer. A full-on fight broke out for several minutes, but the officer was able to subdue the suspect enough to wait for others to help. Seconds later, a citizen and other officers arrived to take the suspect into custody. Both the officer and suspect were treated for injuries at the hospital. The suspect was later booked into jail.