Man arrested after assaulting an officer

A Denver man was arrested this week and is being charged with possession of a controlled substance and assault of an officer with a motor vehicle.

Sidney police officers arrested 35-year-old Justin Lane, on Monday after he attempted to run from law enforcment.

According to the police affidavit, on August 15 at approximately 8:03 p.m. a vehicle, driven by Lane was observed with no visible registration. The vehicle was stopped near the intersection of 18th Ave. and Fourth Street.

After asking Lane to step back to the officers vehicle, Lane provided a false name and date of birth. Lane was unable...