A Los Angeles man being interviewed for suspected pimping reportedly fought with an investigator and bit his hand before being subdued and arrested, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said Monday.

Demetrius Auston, 25, was arrested and booked into the West Valley Detention Center in Rancho Cucamonga on suspicion of pimping, pandering, assault on a peace officer and felony vandalism. He subsequently was released on $100,000 bail Saturday morning, booking records indicate.

On Thursday, March 1, members of the San Bernardino County Human Trafficking Task Force pulled Auston over after spotting him occasionally stopping his vehicle to speak to women and girls who authorities believed were working as prostitutes, the statement said.

Authorities then took him to the San Bernardino Police Department for an interview. During the investigation, officials said they learned Auston was pimping a female.

“Auston became combative, damaging city property and assaulted a peace officer. Auston bit the officer’s hand, causing the skin to break,” the statement said. The investigator was taken to a medical facility for treatment.

The female who authorities believed was being victimized by Austin was rescued and was offered services, the sheriff’s statement said.

This investigation is ongoing and authorities ask if anyone believes there are other unidentified victims related to this case to call the San Bernardino County Human Trafficking Task Force at 909-387-8400. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact We-Tip at 1-888-78-CRIME or can leave information on the WE-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.