Florida man assaults multiple Short Pump Publix employees

A Florida man is accused of assaulting several employees at a Short Pump Publix earlier this week.

Henrico Police say Orlando Lombard, 29, entered the Publix on Pump Road around 5:20 p.m. on Memorial Day and assaulted multiple store employees.

When officers arrived, Lombard allegedly turned his aggression toward them. Sources say it took close to six officers to gain control of Lombard and calm him down.

Lombard is charged with three counts of assault, obstruction, and disorderly conduct. Police are investigating whether drugs and alcohol played a role in the incident.

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