State police say a Coudersport Borough police officer was assaulted during an incident that landed a Coudersport man in jail Friday night.
Troopers say 37-year-old Jason Ayers had crashed his vehicle on Route 872 at just after 8 o’clock, and was walking away from the crash when Coudersport patrolman Reuben Donovan made contact with him. Troopers say that’s when Ayers assault Donovan, who had to use a Taser and pepper sprayer to subdue him.
Ayers is charged with aggravated assault, resisting arrest and related offenses, along with driving under the influence of alcohol and controlled substances. He was sent to Potter County Jail on $50,000.