Sheriff: Defiant NYC bar owner struck deputy with his car

NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities in New York City say the co-owner of a bar that was defying coronavirus restrictions was arrested early Sunday after running over a deputy with his car.

Sheriff Joseph Fucito says 34-year-old Danny Presti ran from Mac’s Public House after deputies observed patrons entering the establishment. Presti is accused of getting into a car, running over a deputy and not stopping even as the deputy was left hanging onto the hood.

The deputy was taken to a hospital for treatment of his injuries. Presti was arraigned on 10 charges including assault. A phone message was left for an attorney representing Presti.