Video: Bond Set for Man Accused of Assaulting Police Officer

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – On Thursday, bond is set for the man accused of assaulting a Columbus Police officer.

39-year-old Keyata Jefferson, faces assault on a law enforcement officer charges, after allegedly attacking an officer who tried to give him medical attention.

A judge set bond at $20,000.

Patrol officers responded to a call, about someone lying in a ditch, in the area of 9th Street and 14th Avenue, around 7:45 Tuesday night.

When they arrived, they found Keyata Jefferson, 39, and another male.

Jefferson reportedly began acting erractically and struck one of the officers.

As they were trying to place him under arrest, officers say Jefferson resisted- hitting, kicking, and spitting on them. After a taser did not subdue the suspect, multiple officers restrained him and took him into custody.

Jefferson is charged with simple assault on a police officer. Both Jefferson and the officer were treated for minor injuries.