Michael A. Esh, 25, was charged after reportedly fighting East Earl Township Police during a traffic stop near the Turkey Hill on Toddy Drive Thursday evening.
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A Lancaster man was arrested after he reportedly fought with police during a traffic stop.
According to court documents, Michael Allen Esh, 25, was charged with aggravated assault, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest, institutional vandalism and driving under the influence of a controlled substance.
East Earl Township Police said an officer stopped Esh’s vehicle in the area of the Turkey Hill on Toddy Drive Thursday evening after finding out that there was an active warrant for his arrest.
Police say Esh fought with the officer, causing them minor injuries. Good Samaritans reportedly helped the officer take Esh into custody. The officer suspected that Esh was under the influence, according to police. Esh also reportedly broke the window of the patrol car once in custody.
Police also arrested Esh’s passenger, Andrew Chase Riehl, 24, of Ephrata, for reportedly trying to flee the scene. Riehl reportedly ran along Center Avenue near Division Highway and was tackled by police after ignoring commands to stop. Police discovered that Riehl had a bench warrant from the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office.
Both Esh and Riehl were taken to Lancaster County Prison. They were both unable to post bail.