(KNZA)--A Hiawatha man is facing multiple charges in connection with a domestic disturbance over the weekend.
Hiawatha Police Chief Mickey Gruber, in a release, said Brown County Sheriff's deputies and a Hiawatha Police Department Officer responded to a domestic disturbance call at the Country View Apartments located in the 200 block of Miami Street in Hiawatha shortly after 2:00 Saturday morning.
After investigating the incident, Gruber said officers attempted to arrest 37-year-old Guillermo Nicholas Vela for violating a protective order and he resisted arrest.
Vela was taken into custody on charges of felony battery on a law enforcement officer, battery, interference with law enforcement, violation of a protective order and disorderly conduct.
Following his arrest, Vela was booked into the Brown County Jail.
At the time of the incident, Gruber said Vela was free on bond from a 2022 criminal case in which he was charged with four counts—including aggravated battery.
Gruber said a law enforcement agency from outside of Brown County is reviewing the arrest at the request of Brown County law enforcement due to allegations by Vela's family that excessive force was used to arrest him. It is standard protocol to request that an outside agency review the matter when allegations are made against a local law enforcement agency.
© Many Signals Communications
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Missouri River flood warning update
Ex-Pawnee City School para sentenced for sex abuse
Four arrested after Jackson Co traffic stop
BB guns, fireworks, all off limits in Atchison
Sunday wreck injures one in Atchison
Convicted baby biter sentenced to prison
New Hiawatha City Adminstrator hired
Morrill welfare check ends with drug arrests, children removed
Housing to expand through Atchison Main Street funds
Tax credits awarded to two local non-profits
Flood dangers realized by Falls City driver
Pilgrims arrive in Atchison Tuesday; KDOT closes lane for arrival
Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new Seneca fitness court
Monet's Garden comes to life in Atchison
Outgoing Holton USD 336 Supt. recognized
Jefferson Co's squatting ban moves forward
At risk teen missing in Atchison; public asked for help
Flooding expected along Missouri River
LATEST STORIES
Commission discusses KDOT letter on street lights
At risk teen missing in Atchison; public asked for help
IDOT recommends detour from I-29 if flooding occurrs
Pilgrims arrive in Atchison Tuesday; KDOT closes lane for arrival
Flood dangers realized by Falls City driver
Autopsy awaited in inmate's death
Morrill welfare check ends with drug arrests, children removed
Jefferson Co RWD#10 under boil advisory