Police of Phoenix, are defending the officer's action, saying the suspect was a danger to himself and others. But the suspect's lawyer is arguing police used excessive force, reports CNN.

The suspects whose name is Valencia reportedly spent two days in a hospital before being jailed on multiple felony charges, Reuters reports. The police officer who rammed Valencia named Rapiejko, was uninjured.

Reuters reports Rapiejko has been cleared by the county attorney of any wrongdoing