LOGAN — A 30-year-old Hyde Park man has been arrested following a suspicious incident outside the North Logan Walmart. Michael Forest Bean was booked Friday afternoon into the Cache County Jail.
According to a press release from the North Park Police Department, officers were dispatched to 1600 North Main Street at 11:45 a.m. There were several reports of a suspicious male, later identified as Bean, was blocking traffic and reportedly fiddling with an object that looked like a firearm.
When law enforcement arrived, Bean had moved out of traffic and was standing on the southeast side of 1600 North by the sidewalk. He immediately became confrontational, aggressive, and would not provide identification.
For public safety reasons, officers proceeded to detain the individual. During the process, Bean reportedly resisted, spit in an officer’s face, kicked and successfully struck officers with his feet.
After being handcuffed, Bean continued to passively resist by not standing. He refused medical treatment and was transported to jail without incident.
The press release stated, “Upon further investigation, no firearms or weapons were located by police officers. Currently there is no threat to the public regarding the incident.”
Jail records show Bean was booked on suspicion of assaulting a police officer, interfering with law enforcement, propelling a bodily substance and disorderly conduct.
Court records show Bean previously lived in Orem. He has been arrested multiple times throughout northern Utah for similar crimes, including criminal trespass, failing to disclose identity, criminal mischief and other offences.
Individuals arrested and charged in complaints are presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.
Sounds like Me. Bean needs therapy.