BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – A man was sentenced to 20 years in prison this week for assaulting a Bryan police officer and repeatedly violating a 2023 protective order.

Brazos County District Attorney’s Office he said in a statement Jermaine Harris, 39, was arrested last April after criminally trespassing at his ex-girlfriend’s home in Bryan.

In the early morning hours of April 1, 2023, a Bryan officer responded to the woman’s home and called 911 to report that Harris was knocking on her windows and doors. When the officer arrived, he said Harris was aggressive and did not listen to his instructions.

After a struggle, Harris reportedly ran into the home and put a child between herself and the officer to avoid arrest. When that didn’t work, he hit the officer repeatedly in the face. He was eventually handcuffed and taken to the Brazos County Jail.

At the time of the attack, the DA’s office said Harris was also on probation for Repeated Violation of a Protective Order.

Jermaine Harris was sentenced to 20 years in prison for assaulting a Peace Officer and 10 years in prison for violating probation.

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