Marine Steps In When Thug Attacks Cop [VIDEO] At a time when respect for law enforcement is at an all-time low, stories like this serve as a glimmer of hope for those who risk their lives to ensure our safety. When Scott Perkins, a Marine veteran, drove by a Texas cop getting beaten by a thug on the side of the road, he knew he had to take action. The two-tour veteran yelled Freeze! at the suspect, pointing his concealed gun at him. 32-year-old Kenton Desean Fryer quickly released the officer and fled the scene. He was eventually caught and charged with aggravated assault of a public servant, taking an officers weapon, evading arrest or detention with a vehicle and driving while under the influence with a child under 15. Im alive today because of him, 23-year-old Bastrop Deputy Dylan Dorris told reporters. What he did to step in and help me out until assistance got theretheres no words to explain it. At that point, you dont even think about your own life or anything else, Perkins commented, referencing the values he learned in the Marine Corps. All youre trying to do is stop the situation from anybody else getting injured. In this day and time, a lot of times people would just drive by and keep goingto see someone that will stop and help is special, the officer concluded. Fryers bond has now been set at $50,000. 