22-year-old Joshua Crouse of Soldotna, who had a warrant out for his arrest for a probation on escape and assault, was arrested at Short Stop gas station in Soldotna in the early morning hours on Sunday, September 27.
According to Alaska State Troopers, Crouse refused to cooperate and hid behind a wooden booth in the dining area of the gas station. He reportedly would not follow instructions to show his hands and was hiding them behind his waist.
He was tased by troopers upon attempting to make a run for it. After being tased, Crouse became compliant and announced to troopers that he had defecated himself.
A short time later, he was arrested and taken to Wildwood Pretrial. During the transport, he allegedly smeared feces in the back of the patrol car, rendering it inoperable.
He was charged with resisting arrest, criminal mischief, assault, and other criminal charges. He was held without bail.
