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A city man has been jailed while his brother is currently wanted for allegedly sucker-punching an officer during a traffic stop this week.

Events unfolded Tuesday when an officer observed a white sport utility vehicle illegally parked and blocking traffic in the area of Superior Street and Forest Avenue.

The SUV’s driver, identified as 18-year-old Ruben L. Medina, reportedly refused to move and later refused to provide his driver’s license and registration information.

After being told he was under arrest, Medina reportedly “punched and fought with the officer.”

During the altercation, Medina’s twin brother, Raymond, attempted to pull him away from the officer to assist him in evading arrest.

In a news release, Jamestown police claim Raymond Medina then “sucker-punched the officer to try and free his brother.” He then fled the area as other officers arrived.

Ruben Medina was transported to Jamestown City Jail while Raymond Medina is currently wanted on charges of second-degree assault with intent to cause injury to a police officer and resisting arrest.

Anyone with information on Raymond Medina’s whereabouts is asked to call the Jamestown Police Department at 716-483-7537 or the anonymous tip line at 716-483-8477.

Jamestown police were assisted Tuesday by the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office, Ellicott Police Department and the New York State Police.