A man police said was wanted on warrants at the time of his arrest is facing a new charge after allegedly running from officers on foot.

Nicholas Dewayne Riley, 26 of St. Joseph was charged last week in Buchanan County with a felony for resisting arrest stemming from an incident that took place Thursday .

According to court documents, Officer Michelle Ritter with the St. Joseph Police Department said she made a traffic stop shortly before 4 p.m. in the area of 12th and Lincoln when Riley who was wanted on warrants for parole, traffic and child neglect got out of the vehicle and took off running.

“Nicholas ran into a fenced area and had to turn back toward me. Nicholas pushed me to the side as I tried to block him from running further,” Ritter said. “I tased Nicholas but there was a clothing disconnect making it ineffective.  Nicholas tripped twice as I attempted to restrain him.  He continued to push his way out of my grip, causing me to fall to the ground once.”

Ritter said she then ran about two blocks after him and saw him get into a another vehicle and drive north on 13th from Corby.

“Nicholas nearly struck a patrol vehicle traveling south on 13th by driving in the opposing lane,” she said. “Officers were able to close in on Nicholas in the area of 12th and Moss and detain him after a struggle.”

Court documents state that between 2008 and 2016 Riley failed to appear for court in Buchanan 10 times.  Ritter said Riley was driving with a suspended license when he fled from officers.

Riley is being held on $10,000 bond.  An arraignment is set for Tuesday.