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Apollo man in custody after allegedly assaulting officer

By Garrett Behanna

/ CBS Pittsburgh

Apollo man charged with assaulting police officer

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - An Apollo, PA man is now in jail after he allegedly assaulted a police officer.

The Kiski Township Police Department said that, during a welfare check, Travis Sheaffer became confrontational and hit an officer in the head.

The officer then tased the 28-year-old and took him into custody.

Sheaffer now faces charges including aggravated assault against a police officer.

Garrett Behanna

Garrett Behanna is a digital producer for CBS Pittsburgh who has been with the KDKA team since May 2022.

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