A Seneca Falls man was arrested Friday following an incident where he caused a disturbance, resisted arrest, and injured a police officer during an altercation on Fall Street.
Jonathon W. Kopetchny, 48, of Seneca Falls, was taken into custody on December 27 after an arrest warrant was issued in connection with the earlier incident. Authorities said Kopetchny created a public disturbance and then fled into a local business when officers attempted to detain him.
While inside the business, Kopetchny reportedly ignored repeated verbal commands and resisted arrest. During the struggle, an officer sustained physical injuries. Kopetchny was eventually subdued and transported to Clifton Springs Hospital for evaluation.
Following the issuance of an arrest warrant, Kopetchny was taken into custody without further incident. He now faces multiple charges, including assault in the second degree, a Class D felony; resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration in the second degree, both Class A misdemeanors; and disorderly conduct, a violation.
Kopetchny was processed and transferred to the Seneca County Correctional Facility, where he awaits arraignment.
The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details have been released at this time.
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