Deputy uses stun gun on himself during arrest

By The Associated Press
Published: September 07, 2010

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FORT MYERS --

A Lee County deputy accidentally used a stun gun on himself while trying to arrest someone.

A 911 caller Sunday said she was attacked by 22-year-old Shane Steven Plazola. When deputies arrived, they found Plazola in bed. They tried to awaken him and Deputy Ronald Flynn leaned over him to see if Plazola was breathing. Authorities say Plazola then punched the deputy in the cheek, knocking him backward.

Several deputies tried to subdue Plazola. One time Flynn raised his hand to protect himself while firing his stun gun. Two barbs lodged in his hand and he was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Plazola was arrested and charged with battery on a law enforcement officer, battery and resisting a law enforcement officer with violence. He remained in jail Monday with bail set at $8,000.