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UPDATE: Authorities release the name of a driver who they say damaged police cars

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By Rebecca Varilek, Multimedia Journalist - email
By Kim Wilson, Multimedia Producer - bio | email
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KTIV) -

Authorities have released the name of the suspected drunken driver who they say rammed three Sioux City police cars Tuesday night.

29-year-old Michael Young of Sioux City faces three counts of assault on police officer, third offense operating while intoxicated and felony eluding.

He also faces six traffic violations.

An undercover officer started following Young near 18th and Lewis Boulevard Tuesday night.

Two marked cars joined the pursuit near 27th and Chambers.

After leading officers to a dead end on Sycamore street, police say the man drove into a field, then came back out, ramming three police cars.

None of the officers were hurt.

 

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