Norfolk man sentenced on weapons and assault charges
A Norfolk man has been sentenced to prison on weapons and assault charges in connection with an incident where a Stanton County deputy was dragged during a traffic stop.
By News Channel Nebraska
STANTON - A Norfolk man has been sentenced to prison on weapons and assault charges in connection with an incident where a Stanton County deputy was dragged during a traffic stop.
According to the Stanton County Sheriff's Office, 25-year old Roman Jennings was given 4 to 6 years on weapons violations and 2 to 4 years 2nd-degree assault on an officer.
Jennings was arrested in June of 2018 after a traffic stop where he fled and dragged a Sheriff’s deputy on the highway with his car.
During the pursuit Jennings threw a handgun from his vehicle.
He was also recently sentenced to ten years in federal prison for Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance in the area.