Saturday afternoon deputies attempted to make a traffic stop on an individual. Upon making the traffic stop the subject began to flee in a white car. Deputies were able to pursue the individual. After getting the car to stop, the subject and the deputies had a brief altercation. The subject was arrested and placed on a 24-hour investigative hold. Charges are being sent over to the Vernon county prosecuting attorney. Two of the deputies involved in the pursuit received minor injuries due to the altercation. The subject also received minor injuries as well in which he refused medical treatment.
The subject involved is presumed Innocent until proven guilty in the court of law.
Courtesy Vernon County Sheriff's Office
