Police: Man assaulted, robbed woman & kicked officer
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POCATELLO – A Pocatello man is behind bars after police said he assaulted and robbed a woman Tuesday night.
Jeffrey Upchurch, 28, was arrested near 5th and Bridger Street around 8:30 p.m. Investigators said he assaulted, knocked down and took cash from a woman walking near 100 McKinley Ave. Officers don’t believe Upchurch knew the victim.
Upchurch was taken to the Bannock County Jail where police said he kicked a deputy while in custody.
Unchurch is charged with robbery and battery on an officer.