GREENSBORO, N.C. — A 29-year-old man is in custody after officers said he assaulted a Greensboro police officer who was responding to a stolen property call Wednesday.
David Parsons, 29, is facing assault and robbery charges.
Officers were out on a recovered stolen property call at the Red Roof Inn on Regional Road around 10:30 a.m.
Officers confirmed a stolen U-Haul was in the parking lot.
When the officer attempted to arrest Parsons, he assaulted the officer before running away.
The officer was taken to the hospital for minor injuries. The officer has now been released and is doing well, department officials said.
Police said the U-Haul has also been recovered.
Parsons is charged with possession of a stolen auto, resist, delay or obstruct a law enforcement officer, assault on a law enforcement officer, and misdemeanor larceny.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Call Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000 with any information.