Traffic stop closes road as Cedar Rapids man resists arrest on Saturday night

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — A man was arrested Saturday night after refusing to comply during a traffic stop near Council Street NE and Golfview Drive NE.

Police say 34-year-old Harry Nelson of Cedar Rapids wouldn’t get out of his vehicle or follow officers’ commands. The road was temporarily closed as officers responded.

Nelson was eventually arrested and charged with Interference with Official Acts. The road has since reopened…

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