NORTH VERNON, Ind. – The North Vernon Police Department (NVPD) arrested a local man who allegedly assaulted officers while acting erratically on Sunday, November 9.

NVPD Officers responded to the 100 block of Jennings Street regarding a report of a male acting erratically.

Officers made contact with a male matching the description provided by the complaint. During the encounter, the male removed his shirt and attempted to challenge officers to a fight. The subject ignored multiple lawful commands and struck one of the officers with a flower pot. Officers were able to quickly gain control of the combative male and place him in handcuffs without further injury.

Jason Horton of North Vernon, was arrested on preliminary charges of Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, Resisting Arrest, Di

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