Walhalla policeman hurt in the line of duty
A Walhalla policeman injured during a foot chase of a suspect required hospital treatment. During the chase, according to Chief Tim Rice, an officer jumped a small retaining wall but landed on large nails protruding from a board. Still, the officer was able to handcuff his suspect. The individual received tickets charging public disorderly conduct and failing to accompany. The police were alerted to a person engaged in suspicious activity last Thursday afternoon outside an address on Kenneth Street. Rice issued the following statement: “I am proud of the officer for continuing to pursue and detain the suspection after being injured. His actions show the dedication and determiunation of our officers to keep the City of