Berks Co. politician charged with assault, DUI

MUHLENBERG TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- A Berks County politician is accused of putting up a fight during his arrest for DUI.

Police say Mallory Scott spit on one officer and injured another patrolman's hand in Muhlenberg Township on Sunday.

The officers had found Scott passed out in his car.

Scott once served as a constable and ran for mayor of Reading.

The 57-year-old is charged with assault, harassment and driving under the influence.