Maricopa police tased a man accused of illegally sipping beer and threatening to “f*ck up”
cops over the weekend. 

Officers arrested 41-year-old Johnny Contreras on charges of drinking in public and resisting arrest, according to a probable cause statement obtained by InMaricopa. 

Just before 7 p.m. Saturday, cops responded to Walmart on a report of an unwanted man loitering after he was asked to scram. 

Police found Contreras sitting on a bench outside the front door clutching a can of Steel Reserve beer. 

Officers tried to handcuff the beer sipper, but he actively resisted arrest, according to police documents. 

Contreras reportedly told police he would “f*ck [them] up” — he was then tased and successfully handcuffed. 

Conteras was cleared at Exceptional Hospital and then booked into the Pinal County jail. He faces 22 months in prison. 

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.