A Clovis man has been sentenced to a year in prison after pleading no contest to hitting a police officer.
Prosecutors say 31-year-old Jose Gonzalez entered the plea Tuesday prior to opening statements in his one-day trial.
After a high speed pursuit in December 2014, Gonzalez jumped out of a Clovis Police vehicle and ran.
A female officer was able to tackle Gonzales, who then tried to punch the policewoman in the face before running away.
An arrest warrant was issued and Gonzalez was apprehended a few days later.
Authorities say Gonzalez is on probation for a DWI and also is facing drug trafficking charges.
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