Charged with attempted first-degree murder
William L. Scott of New Sarpy was arrested and charged Monday with attempted first-degree murder after attempting to run down two police officers and flee.
Scott, 37, of 313 Eighth St., was additionally charged with aggravated assault, resisting officer by force, resisting arrest by flight, possession of marijuana, suspended driver’s license and reckless operation of a vehicle.
The arrest resulted from an incident in which Scott was pulled over for suspicious activity.
“During the investigation, Scott allegedly put his vehicle in drive and attempted to strike two officers with his vehicle,” according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Officers pursued his vehicle for a short distance until Scott stopped the vehicle on Meadows Drive and fled the scene.
As of Tuesday, Scott was being held in Coleman Correctional Facility pending bond for the attempted murder charge and $25,000 bond on remaining charges.
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