and failed to comply with his commands, at which time the officer deployed his Taser. Peterson continued to remain combative and as attempts were made to place handcuffs on him, he assaulted the officer. It was also discovered that Peterson had caused damage to a window pane at the residence.
Peterson was transported to Troop 3 where he was charged with Resisting Arrest, Assault 2nd on a Law Enforcement Officer, Criminal Trespass Third Degree, and two counts of Criminal Mischief. He was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center on $6,501.00 secured bond.
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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe
Released: 041718 1354
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