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Snowmobiler deliberately hits Spearfish police officer
By Andrea J. Cook, Journal Staff
The Spearfish Police Department is looking for a snowmobiler who they believe deliberately struck a police officer Monday evening in the Brady Park area near Meyer Avenue and Jackson Boulevard.
Cpl. Mark Weber, 47, is "extremely sore, very bruised and beaten" and recovering from a concussion, according to Lt. Curt Jacobs.
Jacobs said Weber attempted to stop a snowmobile about 7:30 p.m. for driving on the wrong side of a city street.
When Weber pulled his patrol car up beside the snowmobile, it sped off into Brady Park, where motorized vehicles are not permitted. Weber followed the snowmobile into the park on foot. That's when the snowmobile was turned right at him and hit him, Jacobs said.
"The officer was simply going to stop the snowmobile and say, 'Get back on your side of the road so everybody is safe and we don't have an accident.' That's all this was going to be to start with," Jacobs said.
Another officer responding to assist Weber called for an ambulance, Jacobs said.
Weber was taken by ambulance to Spearfish Regional Hospital, where he was treated and released. No bones were broken, according to Jacobs.
Snowmobiles are permitted on Spearfish streets during snowstorms, but they are expected to obey traffic laws, Jacobs said. Snowmobiles also are required to have a flag to improve their visibility for other drivers. A few snowmobiles are usually out during snowstorms, he said.
"We understand that people are stuck and need to get out," Jacobs said. "Nobody was harassing the snowmobiler," Jacobs said.
The snowmobiler was described as wearing a yellow helmet. The snowmobile is reported to have an extended track and is equipped with a reverse gear.
Spearfish authorities are asking anyone who may have seen the snowmobile or overheard anything about the incident to call the Spearfish Police Department at 642-1300 or Lawrence County Sheriff's Office at 578-2230.
Anonymous tips also can be left online at cityofspearfish.com. Click on the police tab, and then click on the red banner for tips and follow the instructions.
Contact Andrea Cook at andrea.cook@rapidcityjournal.com or 394-8423
Snowmobiler deliberately hits Spearfish police officer
By Andrea J. Cook, Journal Staff
The Spearfish Police Department is looking for a snowmobiler who they believe deliberately struck a police officer Monday evening in the Brady Park area near Meyer Avenue and Jackson Boulevard.
Cpl. Mark Weber, 47, is "extremely sore, very bruised and beaten" and recovering from a concussion, according to Lt. Curt Jacobs.
Jacobs said Weber attempted to stop a snowmobile about 7:30 p.m. for driving on the wrong side of a city street.
When Weber pulled his patrol car up beside the snowmobile, it sped off into Brady Park, where motorized vehicles are not permitted. Weber followed the snowmobile into the park on foot. That's when the snowmobile was turned right at him and hit him, Jacobs said.
"The officer was simply going to stop the snowmobile and say, 'Get back on your side of the road so everybody is safe and we don't have an accident.' That's all this was going to be to start with," Jacobs said.
Another officer responding to assist Weber called for an ambulance, Jacobs said.
Weber was taken by ambulance to Spearfish Regional Hospital, where he was treated and released. No bones were broken, according to Jacobs.
Snowmobiles are permitted on Spearfish streets during snowstorms, but they are expected to obey traffic laws, Jacobs said. Snowmobiles also are required to have a flag to improve their visibility for other drivers. A few snowmobiles are usually out during snowstorms, he said.
"We understand that people are stuck and need to get out," Jacobs said. "Nobody was harassing the snowmobiler," Jacobs said.
The snowmobiler was described as wearing a yellow helmet. The snowmobile is reported to have an extended track and is equipped with a reverse gear.
Spearfish authorities are asking anyone who may have seen the snowmobile or overheard anything about the incident to call the Spearfish Police Department at 642-1300 or Lawrence County Sheriff's Office at 578-2230.
Anonymous tips also can be left online at cityofspearfish.com. Click on the police tab, and then click on the red banner for tips and follow the instructions.
Contact Andrea Cook at andrea.cook@rapidcityjournal.com or 394-8423
...better chance someone from here will hear something if we keep it alive...we have a much better chance than the cops...
