The Manchester Police Department received a complaint of a subject causing a disturbance at 121 South Franklin Street on April 22nd at 11:35pm. When Officer Comer arrived on the scene they found a subject getting off the ground using obscene language attempting to draw others into a physical altercation. Officer Comer attempted to arrest the subject, the defendant resisted arrest by pulling away from Officer Comer and striking him with a closed fist. The defendant was assisted to the ground and taken into custody. A search of the defendant arrested uncovered drug paraphernalia and an illegal narcotic. Officers also observed the defendant appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. Officer Comer sustained minor injuries to one of his hands during the altercation
Arrested:
Michael Jay Whalen Age 46 of Strawberry Point, Iowa
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