JAMESTOWN, N.D.(KFGO/NewsDakota) – A Stutsman County man will face up to 5 years in prison for assaulting Police Chief Scott Edinger this summer.
Jeremiah Mihulka pleaded guilty to simple assault, a class C felony, along with several other charges in connection with the incident.
According to Jamestown Police, on Aug. 16 just before 5 p.m., Edinger attempted to stop Mihulka who was driving a motorcycle recklessly. Mihulka fled and a short five-block chase began.
Mihulka eventually stopped, but resisted when Edinger attempted to arrest him, assaulting him in the process.
Three citizens helped take Mihulka into custody.
Edinger received minor injuries.
