Clarinda Police Chief Keith Brothers said today (Friday), one of his Officers was assaulted while making an arrest Thursday night. At around 10-p.m., officers were summoned to 208 W. Main St.  for a reported burglary in progress, at one of the apartments. Upon arrival, officers encountered and arrested 34-year old Joshua Jay Martin, of Clarinda.

Martin allegedly resisted arrest and grabbed one of the officers around the neck. Brothers said the (Unidentified) officer did not suffer any injuries requiring medical treatment. Martin was subdued and taken into custody on a complaint for felony burglary in the third degree, theft in the fifth degree, interference with official acts by resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia.

It’s alleged Martin broke into an apartment rented by 36-year old Jason Mallott, of Clarinda, and stole bicycles and bicycle parts. Martin is currently being held in the Page County Jail in lieu of $5,000 bail.

Police reports concerning the incident have been forwarded to the offices of Page County Attorney Carl M. Sonksen for review and consideration of formal charges being filed.