Suspect Arrested for Assault on a Peace Officer

CANTON — Van Zandt County authorities have arrested a man for allegedly assaulting a peace officer. On Thursday the Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the area of 291 VZCR 1507 in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Authorities say a DPS trooper was the first officer to make contact with the suspect vehicle and identified himself as a peace officer to the suspect, named as Adam Morris Plocheck.

Authorities say at one point, Plocheck began to fight with the trooper. During the altercation, the suspect allegedly bit the trooper on the arm. The first deputy reportedly arrived on scene to find the trooper defending himself against the assault. According to authorities, the deputy assisted in gaining control over Plocheck, and the two officers were able to place handcuffs on him. Even with the handcuffs on, authorities say Plocheck continued to fight and resist arrest. The second deputy arrived on the scene and assisted in taking Plocheck into custody. During the altercation, the first deputy was injured and eventually had to be transported to the hospital via ambulance.

Plocheck was arrested for assault on a public servant and transported to The Van Zandt County Justice Center without incident. At last report, Plocheck was still in custody and waiting to be arraigned.