Miami man arrested in Harmar after altercation with Pennsylvania state trooper, authorities say

HARMAR TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A person from Miami was arrested after an altercation with a Pennsylvania state trooper in Harmar, authorities say.

Courtroom paperwork say that Jhon Darwyn Canizales Soto, 30, was being investigated by the DEA.

Canizales Soto hit a state trooper who was part of the DEA crew investigating him after a verbal altercation that started alongside Gulf Lab Highway on Wednesday. The trooper was knocked into the street.

Police say Conizales Soto then took off, jumped over a guard rail and ran down an embankment.

The trooper pursued Conizales Soto and the 2 bought right into a bodily altercation. Courtroom paperwork say Conizales Soto hit the trooper within the head with a closed fist at the least three or 4 occasions earlier than following instructions. In some unspecified time in the future he additionally threw a backpack he was carrying additional down the embankment. Police consider the backpack held essential proof for the DEA investigation.

Canizales Soto is dealing with aggravated and easy assault prices. He’s being held within the Allegheny County Jail with out bail.

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