Officer assaulted by bystander while arresting impaired driver
Two people are facing charges following a traffic stop for impaired driving.
Officers were sent to the Dawson Road and Strand Avenue area around 9:00 p.m. on Monday in response to a report of a driver who could be impaired.
The driver was operating a motorcycle and was making noise in a parking lot.
Officers were able to locate the driver, and they observed signs of impairment.
While they were trying to arrest the suspect, a bystander approached the scene and started interfering.
The bystander punched one of the officers and bit another.
The driver, once handcuffed, attempted to run away, but they were quickly apprehended.
As a result, a 21-year-old is facing the following charges:
- Impaired operation of a vehicle
- Operation of a motor vehicle while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration of 80 or higher
- Resisting a peace officer
- Failure to comply with a probation order
The bystander, an 18-year-old, is facing the following charges:
- Assault a peace officer (two counts)
- Obstruct a peace officer
Both of the accused have been released with conditions and a future court date.
