| AMBUSHED - Lt. Autumn Davis with the Charleston Police Department said Friday that two undercover detectives with the department's Special Enforcement Unit were "intentionally ambushed" on the job.
According to court documents, on Thursday, March 7, 2019, those detectives first came into contact with Christpher Zackowski in the area of Lewis Street and Ruffner Avenue.
They noted that he was extremely aggressive, Davis said.
The detectives said Zackowski attempted to flee on foot, but was detained. The detectives involved in this incident work undercover.
While the detective was attempting to place Zackowski under arrest, the second suspect, Stephon Adams, ambushed the officer from behind and placed him in a "lethal choke hold", court documents stated.
Both parties went to the ground, where a struggle ensued.
Lt. Davis said, "During the ambush, Zackowski stated several times, 'They are the policeâ.
Both suspects were placed under arrest and charged with battery on a police officer and obstruction.
The detectives were uninjured.
Lt. Davis said officers found several shards of glass in Adams' pocket, which they believed were intended to be used as weapons.
The memo, Davis said, was sent to each officer on the Charleston Police Department.
Adams and Zackowski are being held at South Central Regional Jail.
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