Wanted man arrested after struggle with officers
Published 1:30 am Thursday, September 1, 2022
A tip provided to the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office has led to the arrest of Hayden Armstrong-Nunes, who had been wanted for felony assault since early July.
A $500,000 Assault-2 (domestic violence) warrant was issued July 6 for the arrest of the long-time criminal, who had confronted his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend in North Kitsap on June 27. During the altercation, he had reportedly brandished a handgun and fired in the vicinity of the ex-girlfriend before fleeing the scene.
On Aug. 31, deputies responded to a residence on SE Morning Mist Road in South Kitsap after receiving a tip that Armstrong-Nunes was reportedly staying in his efforts to elude police.
Deputies surrounded the residence and attempted to establish communication with Armstrong-Nunez. Officials said that he originally appeared to comply. But surveillance video posted on Facebook then shows Armstrong-Nunez suddenly jump into a car and attempt to flee. The car backed up out of view, where officials said a large object prevented him from escaping in that direction.
The car then was driven back into view, where footage shows him collide with a sheriff’s patrol car, which had moved to block further chances of escape. He then exited the car and struggled with deputies while being arrested.
One deputy suffered minor injuries in the struggle. Armstrong-Nunes was evaluated at a local hospital before being taken to jail and did not appear to suffer any injury.
