New Town man arrested for driving under the influence and assaulting an officer during a traffic stop

MEDINA, North Dakota (Valley News Live) – On November 23 at approximately 1:30 p.m., a North Dakota Highway Patrol trooper responded to a report of a vehicle operating recklessly on Interstate 94.

Angelo White, 37, was arrested by the NDHP and found to be under the influence of alcohol. While being arrested, White attacked a state trooper and they fought for several minutes before backup arrived.

A passing Foster County sheriff’s deputy stopped to help when he heard a plea for help. White also attacked the deputy.

NDHP says other state troopers and Stutsman County deputies arrived a few minutes later.

Angelo White was charged with the following offenses: Driving with License Suspended (B Offense), Driving Under the Influence/Actual Physical Control (B Offense), Driving Under the Influence/Refusal to Submit Chemical Test (B Offense), Simple Assault per person peace officer (C Felony) – two counts of Contact with bodily fluids against law enforcement (C Felony) and resisting arrest (C Felony).

White is in custody at the Stutsman County Jail.

The NDHP soldier suffered minor injuries and is recovering at home.

NDHP would like to thank the public for helping us keep roads safe by reporting unsafe driving behavior. Both dangerous drivers were removed from the road thanks to the diligence of drivers who noticed the dangerous situation and reported it to law enforcement authorities. Dangerous impaired driving happens at all times of the day and on all types of roads. If you see something, say something because it could save a life.