Sheriff: Greenville man fought with firefighters inside his home
A man was arrested earlier this month after deputies say he fought with firefighters.
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According to the Pitt County Sheriff's Office, firefighters responded to a fire on Sept. 9 around 11:30 p.m. when the homeowner, Desmond Monte Spencer, 40, "entered the home and began to fight with and assault the firefighters working inside."
Officials said a deputy and a state trooper entered the smoke-filled home and used a Taser to try to control Spencer. No one was injured during the encounter.
Spencer was transported to the Pitt County Detention Center and charged with five counts of assault on a government official.
Spencer remains in custody under a $35,000 secured bond.
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