A traffic stop early this (Sunday) morning in Taylor County, escalated into a pursuit. Sheriff’s officials say 28-year old Jacob Allen Thomsen, of New Market, was pulled over by Page and Taylor Counties deputies at around 12:15-a.m., at the corner of 7th and Main Streets, in New Market.

Thomsen then attempted to flee Deputies. During the attempt to flee, a Deputy was struck in the arm by Thomsen’s vehicle. Thomsen was subsequently stopped after a short pursuit. He was taken into custody and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol (2nd Offense) – an Aggravated Misdemeanor; Eluding – a Class D Felony; Driving While License Suspended; Interference with Official Acts Causing Bodily Injury; and Assault While Participating in a Felony – a Class D Felony.

Thomsen was additionally cited for Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability, Failure to Use Seat Belt, and for having an Open Container as a Driver. He was being held on $13,000 cash only bond at the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office.

And, 48-year old Jamie Peterson, of Lenox, was arrested following a traffic stop Saturday, in Lenox. Peterson was charged with Driving While License Suspended. He was additionally cited for Failure to Provide Proof of Financial Liability and Expired Registration. Peterson posted a $300 bond, and was released from the Taylor County Sheriff’s Office.