Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- A man with five felony warrants was taken into custody at a Rochester hotel Thursday afternoon.  

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Police Captain Casey Moilanen said officers arrested 34-year-old Randy Rocha at a hotel located in the 1200 block of Broadway Ave. South. Moilanen said Rocha had warrants for one count of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, two counts of second-degree possession of a controlled substance, one count of third-degree possession of a controlled substance and one count of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. The warrant for second-degree assault was issued just last week after Rocha failed to show up for his sentencing hearing.

Randy Rocha. Olmsted County ADC
Randy Rocha. Olmsted County ADC
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Moilanen said Rocha attempted to flee officers and resisted arrest but was ultimately apprehended. Rocha is in the Olmsted County Adult Detention Center where he is awaiting arraignment.

 

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