JAMESTOWN, N.D. (KFGO) – Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger was assaulted following a pursuit Tuesday.
According to police, shortly before 5 p.m., Edinger attempted to stop a motorcyclist driving recklessly on 10th St. Southeast in Jamestown. The motorcycle fled and a short, five-block chase began, ending when the driver stopped.
The driver resisted when the police chief attempted to arrest him and assaulted him. Three unidentified members of the public assisted in taking the man into custody following the scuffle. Edinger received only minor injuries.
The man has been identified as 42-year-old Jeremiah Mihulka of rural Stutsman County. He is facing 13 charges fleeing or attempting to elude, reckless driving, driving under suspension, fictitious license plates, and resisting arrest.
Reports are being forwarded to the Stutsman County State’s Attorney for further review.
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