Authorities say a Round Lake man punched a Lake County sheriff’s deputy in her face twice during a traffic stop after he drove into oncoming traffic in Ingleside.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office received reports of a reckless driver around 4:40 p.m. Tuesday.

Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said the 911 callers indicated the driver of a Chevrolet Silverado was driving into the oncoming lanes of traffic and running vehicles off the roadway.

A Lake County sheriff’s deputy located the vehicle in the area of Wilson Road and Rollins Road in Ingleside.

The driver, Carlos Ambriz-Abrego, 50, of the 24500 block of West Stub Avenue in Round Lake, was sleeping behind the wheel when the deputy arrived.

Ambriz-Abrego appeared intoxicated while speaking with the deputy, Covelli said.

Ambriz-Abrego initially had his vehicle turned off but attempted to start his car while the deputy was speaking to him.

The deputy removed Ambriz-Abrego’s keys from the ignition to prevent him from fleeing and potentially causing a crash.

Covelli said that Ambriz-Abrego refused to exit his vehicle when instructed by deputies.

The female deputy began removing Ambriz-Abrego from the vehicle and he punched her in the face, Covelli said.

Covelli said Ambriz-Abrego continued struggling with deputies and he punched the first deputy in the head a second time.training news

“The deputy sustained minor injuries, but due to her toughness and tenacity, is already back to work,” Covelli said.

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