Wanted Felon Accused Of Assaulting Pottawatomie County Deputy Arrested

A wanted felon is in jail on Saturday accused of assaulting a deputy and a K9 officer after refusing to exit a home near Asher on Friday.

Johnnie Byrd was captured on body camera video two years ago eluding and hitting a Pottawatomie County deputy head-on during a pursuit.

He faces several charges.

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