PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Officials are asking for the public’s help in locating the fourth suspect wanted in connection with the attack of an off-duty officer in North Philadelphia last week.
On May 14, Philadelphia police issued a warrant for 38-year-old Arthur Jones’ arrest. He is wanted for aggravated assault, robbery, and firearm possession.
Officials say on May 12, around 7 a.m., a 42-year-old 22nd District police officer was on his way home from work when he encountered a vehicle and a group of people blocking the street along the 2100 block of Oxford Street, near Ridge Avenue in North Philly.
He allegedly waited three red light cycles in traffic before honking his horn. A person in the group, Cian Dennis, nicknamed “Duke,” approached the officer while he was still sitting in his car and punched him in the face. The officer got out and identified himself as a cop, but police said Duke brandished a gun, and a struggle ensued.
Another armed man, later identified as Yusef Coleman, joined the scuffle and put the officer in a headlock. Police say the officer managed to push Coleman’s gun away.
Officials say Duke then pointed his gun at the officer and forced him to drop the weapon. That’s when they say the group subsequently beat the officer and stole his service weapon.
Coleman then drove away, striking the cop’s leg in the process.
Last week, three people, including Coleman and Duke, were arrested in relation to the incident.
A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to Jones’ arrest. He’s described as about 5-foot-6 with black hair and brown eyes and has a tattoo of dice on his left forearm.
If you have any information on Jones or this incident, U.S. Marshals ask you to call 1-866-865-8477.