Man indicted on 7 felony counts, accused of ramming into Dayton Police cruisers during chase

A man accused of ramming into Dayton Police cruisers during a chase last month has been formally charged.

>> PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Man facing several charges after ramming into cruisers during Dayton Police chase

Scott Jarrett, 39, was indicted by a Montgomery County grand jury Wednesday on seven felony counts, according to a grand jury report.

This includes one count each of felonious assault, failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer, and obstructing official business.

He is also facing four counts of vandalism and a misdemeanor count of resisting arrest, online court documents said.

>> ORIGINAL COVERAGE: Driver in custody after bailing out of vehicle after Dayton Police chase

News Center 7 previously reported that Dayton Police began chasing Jarrett at around 1:15 a.m. on Jan. 30 at the 3400 block of East Third Street when they were trying to arrest him.

There was a warrant out for his arrest for having weapons while under disability, improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, and carrying concealed, according to online court documents.

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