Auburn man imprisoned for running over Atkinson police officer

An Auburn man will spend at least the next three years in prison after hitting and injuring an Atkinson police officer in May 2023.

Jacob L. McVay, 23, of Auburn faced the Honorable Mark Kozisec in the Holt County district courtroom in O’Neill on Monday to be sentenced for three crimes - Count I, assault officer/health care professional, a Class 1D felony; Count II, terroristic threats, a Class 3A felony; and Count III, driving under the influence of alcohol – cause serious bodily injury, a Class 3A felony.

Originally charged with 11 counts, first-degree assault on an officer; window tint viol...