By Ruth Brown
Idaho Falls Post Register
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — A police officer was kicked in the chest Sunday when he attempted to detain a man who was dancing erratically.
Idaho Falls police arrested Jonathan A. Lew, 24, for two counts of felony battery on a police officer and misdemeanor charges of disturbing the peace and resisting arrest, according to a police news release.
Lew, of Idaho Falls, was dancing obnoxiously and flailing his arms on the dance floor at the Shilo Inn Convention Center, IFPD spokeswoman Joelyn Hansen said. In the process, he reportedly hit several other customers attending the hotel’s Halloween party and was being a nuisance, Hansen said.
A hotel employee reported the man to two IFPD officers who were working security at the party. When Detective Brad Landes and Sgt. Steven Poulter approached, Lew resisted arrest, Hansen said. Lew then kicked Poulter in the chest and kicked in Landes’ direction. Police managed to detain Lew, and he was taken into custody at 12:14 a.m.
He remained in custody Monday at the Bonneville County Jail on a $10,506 bond.
His next court appearance is at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 9.
Felony battery on a police officer is punishable by up to five years in prison.
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