Police called to St Pete Beach in Pinellas County amid reports of a fight . Video shows a deputy slamming 25-year-old Josh McMahan in to the sand . His friend Justin Lewis tries to intervene - but is taken down by the officer . The incident happened on Saturday at around 4pm local time and was captured on video by witness Ryan Smith who said he saw two men fighting outside an apartment complex near where police were called. Men are charged with disorderly conduct and battery on a law enforcement officer .
Police called to St Pete Beach in Pinellas County amid reports of a fight . Video shows a deputy slamming 25-year-old Josh McMahan in to the sand . His friend Justin Lewis tries to intervene - but is taken down by the officer . Sergeant Bryan Bingham handcuffs McMahan and pins down Lewis , 24 . Men are charged with disorderly conduct and battery on a law enforcement officer .