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Blake Grossi, former Lee County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, elbows a 17-year-old. (Credit: WINK News) The arrest report for a teen who was elbowed in the face during detainment by a Lee County sheriff’s deputy was released Monday. According to the report, accused Bienviedo Roman, 17, and Deputy Blake Grossi had several run-ins prior to the time of Bienviedo’s arrest Thursday. According to the report, Bienviedo was arrested because of a probation violation. According to the report, Bienviedo began to kick the car doors of the patrol car when he was placed inside, so a deputy used pepper spray to stop him. Grossi remains on administrative leave. According to the 2017 sheriff’s office handbook, if a deputy uses excessive force but no one is hurt, it’s still considered improper conduct. A deputy can use self-defense if someone is resisting arrest or to stop them from escaping arrest. The incident is still under investigation. MORE: Lee County sheriff’s office deputy name released after elbowing teen