UPDATE

Jamestown (CSi) A Jamestown man appeared in court, Wednesday facing charges alleging he assaulted Jamestown Police chief Scott Edinger Tuesday afternoon in Jamestown.

42 year-old Jeremiah Jack Mihulka of rural Stutsman County pleaded not guilty to five misdemeanor charges. He did not enter a plea on the lone Felony charge. If convicted he could be sentenced to five years in prison on the most serious charge.

Previously

Jamestown (CSi) Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger was assaulted following a brief pursuit Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022.

Jamestown Police report that just before 5 PM, Tuesday Chief Edinger attempted to stop a motorcycle driving recklessly on 10th Street South in Jamestown. The motorcycle fled and a five block chase began. The driver stopped in the 500 block of 10th Street Southeast.

The driver resisted when Chief Edinger attempted to arrest him,while assaulting the Chief. Three unidentified members of the public assisted in taking the man into custody following the altercation. Chief Edinger received minor injuries.

The man is identified as 42 year-old Jeremiah Jack Mihulka of rural Stutsman County. He faces charges of fleeing or attempting to elude, reckless driving, driving under suspension, fictitious license plates, and resisting arrest.

Reports were forwarded to the Stutsman County State’s Attorney for further review.

Jamestown ND Police Department

From Facebook Tuesday

We want to say THANK YOU!!! to a number of citizens who came to the rescue of the Chief this afternoon. He attempted to make a traffic stop on a reckless motorcycle driver and was assaulted after a short pursuit. Thanks for keeping him safe while other officers were responding. Normally we would ask the public to stay back after an incident like this, but in this case your help was greatly appreciated.

BTW, the Chief was not seriously hurt, minor bumps and cuts.