Jeremiah Jack Mihulka Photo: Stutsman County Correctional Center

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Jamestown Police Chief Scott Edinger was assaulted following a brief pursuit Tuesday, Aug. 16.

The Jamestown Police Department reports that just before 5 PM, Chief Edinger attempted to stop a motorcycle driving recklessly on 10th St SE in Jamestown. The motorcycle fled and a short 5 block chase began. The driver eventually stopped in the 500 block of 10th St SE.

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

The man has been identified as 42 year-old Jeremiah Jack Mihulka of rural Stutsman County. He is facing 13 charges that include 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.