Theft Arrest Leads to Police Officer Assault in Valley City

A Valley City man is accused of kicking and spitting on a police officer during an arrest for theft.

20-year-old Jesse Hildebrant is charged with assault on a police officer, preventing arrest, theft and possession of stolen property.

22-year-old Chanda Grant is charged with theft and possession of stolen property.

Police arrested Hildebrant and Grant early Saturday morning after someone reported them breaking into a vehicle.