Domestic violence suspect convicted of assaulting Rochester, New York police officer during arrest

A man is awaiting sentencing after being convicted of assaulting a Rochester police officer, according to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office.

Arrest and charges

Police said they responded Feb.

24 to a home on Treyer Street to arrest Oritsegbegbemi Nanna, 40, with an outstanding warrant for a domestic-related criminal contempt charge.

Officers made contact with Nanna and explained they had a warrant for his arrest, according to police, but Nanna refused to follow orders to put his hands behind his back.

Police then began using force to detain Nanna, who swung at officers and tried to bite them before he was taken into custody.

During the arrest, one officer suffered an upper-body injury and was hospitalized.

BACKGROUND: Officer hurt during arrest of domestic violence suspect in Rochester | Police frustrated after domestic violence suspect released twice in same month | Judge explains next steps in domestic violence case amid scrutiny for suspect's release Nanna was previously arrested after he choked the mother of his children during an incident on Treyer Street early Feb.

Charges and court proceedings

6, according to court paperwork.