LANCASTER — A Rochester man was indicted on charges he assaulted two Berlin police officers when they attempted to arrest him, biting one officer on the arm.

A Coos County grand jury indicted David C. Spence, 37, on one count of second degree assault, one count of resisting arrest, and two counts of simple assault. The indictments allege he bit Berlin Police Officer Christopher Cass on the arm, breaking the skin and causing bruising. He was also charged with causing Berlin Police Sgt. Joshua White to injure his left middle finger. The incident allegedly took place in Berlin on Jan. 4.

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