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Published January 29, 2013, 03:57 PM

Man faces charges in Sioux Falls police chase

SIOUX FALLS (AP) — Bond has been set at $20,000 for a man accused of leading Sioux Falls police on a vehicle chase, punching one officer and kicking another, and slamming a police dog in his truck door.

SIOUX FALLS (AP) — Bond has been set at $20,000 for a man accused of leading Sioux Falls police on a vehicle chase, punching one officer and kicking another, and slamming a police dog in his truck door.

Authorities allege that 52-year-old David Mortensbak was drunk at the time of the incident Saturday night. He made his initial court appearance Monday on numerous charges including assault on a law officer and injuring a law enforcement animal. He did not enter pleas.

Mortensbak was treated after the incident for dog bites. The officers and police dog were not seriously injured.

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