Man gets 7 years in prison for beating police officer
His father has pleaded not guilty in assault during traffic stop in Huntington Beach.
A 23-year-old Huntington Beach man has been sentenced to seven years in prison for attacking a police officer and beating him unconscious as he lay on the ground.
Bryce Headrick pleaded guilty March 17 to one felony count of aggravated assault on a peace officer, one misdemeanor count of resisting and obstructing another officer and a sentencing enhancement for inflicting great bodily injury.
According to prosecutors, Headrick and his father, Darryl Headrick, 58, beat up the Huntington Beach police officer during a traffic stop Feb. 10.
Bryce Headrick was riding a bicycle when the officer pulled him over at 11:20 p.m. During the stop, Darryl Headrick hit the officer in the head from behind, according to police.
Police allege the father and son then punched and kicked the officer — a 17-year veteran of the force. The victim lost consciousness during the incident but was able to call for backup, according to the Orange County district attorney’s office.
Darryl Headrick has pleaded not guilty to one felony count of aggravated assault on a peace officer, one misdemeanor count of resisting and obstructing another officer, and a sentencing enhancement for inflicting great bodily injury.
He’s due back in court in June and could face up to eight years in prison and a year in jail if convicted.