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• Ellsworth man resists officers after Speedway theft

An 23-year-old Ellsworth man allegedly resisted officers when he was taken into custody following a theft at Speedway in the Ellsworth Wednesday morning.

The theft was reported to police at 5:50 a.m., according to Ellsworth Police Chief Greg Place. The unidentified man was accused in the theft and was later located at the Holiday Station.

When officers made contact with the man a confrontation took place with the man fighting the officers.

The man was taken into custody and then taken to emergency detention because of other issues, Place said.

The matter will be referred to the Pierce County District Attorney's office for possible charges, including theft and resisting and obstruction.

The Pierce County Sheriff's Department assisted the EPD in responding to the report.