MANCHESTER, IOWA – An allegedly intoxicated Iowa man with illegal drug battled cops until he was subdued and arrested.
The Manchester Police Department received a complaint of a subject causing a disturbance at 121 South Franklin Street in Manchester on April 22nd at 11:35 PM. When an officer arrived on the scene, he found a subject getting off the ground using obscene language attempting to draw others into a physical altercation. The officer attempted to arrest the subject, the defendant resisted arrest by pulling away from the officer and striking him with a closed fist. The defendant was assisted to the ground and taken into custody. A search of the suspect uncovered drug paraphernalia and an illegal narcotic. Officers also observed the defendant appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. The officer sustained minor injuries to one of his hands during the altercation
Arrested was Michael Jay Whalen, age 46 of Strawberry Point, Iowa, on charges:
Possession of Controlled Substance (Marijuana) Serious Misdemeanor
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Simple Misdemeanor
Disorderly Conduct Simple Misdemeanor
Public Intoxication Simple Misdemeanor
Interference with Official Acts (Causing Bodily Injury) Serious Misdemeanor
Assault On Persons in Certain Occupation Aggravated Misdemeanor
