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Escambia Man Charged With Punching Deputy In The Face
April 1, 2026
A 30-year-old Escambia County man was arrested on a felony charge after allegedly punching an Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputy in the face.
Marcus Austin was charged with battery on a Law Enforcement Officer.
The incident happened on Sunday morning when deputies responded to a home on Clairmont Drive for a Baker Act.
According to an arrest report, Austin was on top of a bed “yelling and cursing at deputies, telling them he was “not afraid to catch a battery on law enforcement charge.”
As deputies tried to take him into custody, he reportedly punched a deputy in the face, breaking his prescription glasses valued at $365.
Austin was released from the Escambia County Jail on a $2,500 bond.
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4 Responses to “Escambia Man Charged With Punching Deputy In The Face”
His mama must be so proud.
Not sure what to say…I guess that he got one lick in on the deputy…but will now get a taste of justice.
Yeah…. That prison food does put a bad taste in your mouth I’ve heard… and yes… I am going to eat my cornbread… Enjoy!!
That sure was a low bond for punching an officer in the face.