Man arrested for drunk driving in New Town and assaulting a police officer during a traffic stop

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

37-year-old Angelo White, who was stopped by NDHP, was determined to be drunk. During the arrest, White attacked the State Trooper and they fought for several minutes until backup arrived.

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

Other State Troopers and Stutsman County Deputies arrived minutes later, NDHP said.

Angelo White was charged with: Driving while license suspended (B Misdemeanor), Driving while intoxicated/driving under actual physical control (B Misdemeanor), Driving while intoxicated/refusing to submit to chemical test (B Misdemeanor), Simple assault a peace officer (C Felony) – two counts of contact with bodily fluids against law enforcement (C Felony) and Resisting arrest (C Felony).

White remains in custody at the Stutsman County Jail.

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

NDHP thanks the public for their assistance in helping keep roads safe by reporting dangerous driving behavior. Both dangerous drivers were removed from the road with the meticulous work of citizens who noticed the dangerous situation and reported the situation to law enforcement. Disabled and dangerous driving occurs at all times of the day and on all types of highways. If you see something say something because it could save a life.

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