(Radio Iowa) – Pochontas and Humboldt County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man today (Wednesday) who was wanted after fleeing a traffic stop near Gilmore City last night. A tip said 41-year-old Clayton Nielson was at a residence in Gilmore City.
Nielson is charge with assault on a peace officer, second degree criminal mischief, interference with official acts, eluding, reckless driving. He is being held on a 30-thousand dollar bond and the Pocahontas County Sheriff is expected to filing additional charges.
Deputies say deputies Nielson became extremely agitated and non-compliant during the traffic stop and backed into a Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office vehicle, and then fled.
