A Santa Cruz police officer was injured yesterday afternoon during a struggle with a transient. Officials say 33-year-old Robert Craig was spotted in the middle of the round-about at Pacific Avenue and Front Street, attempting to pull a motorcyclist off of his bike. When contacted by the officer, Craig was non-compliant and attacked the policeman. The victim was able to deploy his Taser but it was ineffective. Craig then made his way south down Pacific Avenue and was arrested shortly after near Beach Street. The officer sustained an eye injury and was treated and released from the hospital. Craig was booked into county jail after receiving treatment for minor injuries.
