A Riverside County man, Ryan James Chalfant, 31, faced multiple felony charges for domestic violence and caused a scene during his arraignment. Attempting to flee, he resisted deputies' attempts to handcuff him, leading to a brawl that sent three deputies to the emergency room with minor injuries. Following this incident, Chalfant was rearrested on multiple new charges, including battery on a peace officer and escape of custody using force. His bail was set at $1 million, with a new arraignment scheduled for Tuesday.
A Riverside County man was charged with multiple felonies related to domestic violence and led to injuries of deputies during a courthouse brawl.
Ryan James Chalfant attempted to escape after refusing to be handcuffed during his arraignment, resulting in a physical confrontation with sheriff's deputies.
Chalfant's actions on Friday should result in additional charges, including battery on a peace officer and escaping custody, according to authorities.
A judge had previously set Chalfant's bail at $1 million after he was arrested on Valentine's Day for domestic violence.
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