(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
OBSTRUCTION OF. In addition to their common meaning, these words shall include:
(a) Flight by one sought to be arrested before the arresting officer can restrain him or her and after notice is given that he or she is under arrest;
(b) Any violence toward or any resistance or opposition to the arresting officer after the arrested party is actually placed under arrest and before he or she is under arrest; or
(c) Refusal by the arrested party to give his or her name and make his or her identity known to the arresting officer.
RESISTING AN OFFICER. The intentional opposition or resistance to or obstruction of an individual acting in his or her official capacity, authorized by law, to make a lawful arrest or seizure of property or serve any lawful process or court order when the offender knows or has reason to know that the person arresting, seizing property or serving process is acting in his or her official capacity.
(B) Resisting, assaulting or interfering with an officer. It is unlawful to resist, oppose, assault or in any way interfere with a police officer, or any person duly authorized to act as such, while the officer or person is discharging or attempting to discharge his or her official duties within the limits of the town.
(C) Warning or aiding another to flee. It is unlawful for any person to warn or signal another so as to assist such other person to flee, escape or evade an officer seeking to make an arrest, or for any person to bar or lock any door or barrier in the face of or in front of an approaching officer.
(Prior Code, § 6-5D-1) Penalty, see § 133.99