Man high on cough syrup, bath salts attempts assault

A Springfield man whom Vermont State Police said was under the influence of cough syrup and bath salts was arrested Friday night after attempting to assault two police officers with throwing knives.
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Man high on cough syrup, bath salts attempts assault Free Press Staff 12:25 p.m. EDT June 1, 2014 BUR COUNTY WINDSOR.jpg (Photo: FILE) SPRINGFIELD – A Springfield man whom Vermont State Police said was under the influence of cough syrup and bath salts was arrested Friday night after attempting to assault two police officers with throwing knives. Vincent J Turcio, 26, was arrested and will appear in Vermont Superior Court in White River Junction in July to face charges of attempted aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, attempted simple assault on a law enforcement officer, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and carrying dangerous weapons. Sgt. Thomas Williams stated in a news release that he was driving past a Mobil Gas station on River Street in Springfield when he spotted Turcio walk out of the store, stumble "in a running manner" into a gas pump area and fall on his head. As Williams was attempting to turn around to check Turcio's well-being, a motorist pulled up beside him and told them about a highly intoxicated man at the gas station causing a problem, Williams stated in a news release. "I observed the male that fell sitting in a chair by the front door with two employees of the business," Williams said. "I observed the male to exhibit signs of extreme intoxication/drug use. I asked the male several questions to which he could not give a coherent answer, to include if he was having a medical issue. The subject appeared to be agitated by the law enforcement presence." Williams said he asked Turcio if he had any identification, to which Turcio responded by patting his right pocket area and lifting the front of his shirt. As Turcio raised his shirt, Williams said he observed a set of three throwing knives in a sheath strapped to Turcio's chest. Williams said he struggled to keep control of Turcio as he escorted him to the patrol car and attempted to keep Turcio away from his knives. Turcio was not responsive to any requests or orders, Williams said. "Upon being placed at the front of the patrol car the male pushed off the car toward this officer and spun around facing this officer," Williams said in the news release. "He again attempted to gain access to the knives strapped to his chest. This officer was able to take the subject to the ground but was only able to place him in one of the hand cuffs. While on the ground this officer felt several tugs at the rear right utility pocket of my uniform and realized that the male was trying to remove this officer's knife from my pocket." Williams said he was able to keep Turcio away from Williams' knife as well and restrain Turcio until back-up arrived. A Springfield police officer arrived, and Turcio attempted to kick that officer too, Williams said. Turcio was taken into custody, cited, and then brought to Springfield Hospital for treatment due to his intoxication. Williams said Turcio later told him that Turcio had taken bath salts and five bottles of cough syrup earlier in the evening.