Licking man arrested for Assault on Law Enforcement
Photo courtesy of Licking Police Dept.
Chase Mings
Chief Pat Burton, Licking Police Dept.
On January 16, 2026, at approximately 9:37 p.m., officers with the Licking Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Walker Street regarding a reported domestic disturbance.
During the course of the investigation, officers identified the suspect as Chase Mings and learned he had an active felony arrest warrant issued out of Greene County. Mings was advised of the warrant at the scene.
After being advised of the warrant, Mings began repeatedly calling Texas County 911 despite officers giving him lawful commands to discontinue use of the phone. Mings was then advised that he was under arrest, and he subsequently resisted arrest by kicking and striking the officers with his hands. During the physical altercation, Mings attempted multiple times to unholster officers’ service pistols, but luckily was unsuccessful. Additional officers responded to the scene and assisted in securing Mings. Mings was later transported to the Texas County Jail.
No officers were seriously injured during the encounter. A Probable Cause Statement has been sent to the Texas County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office seeking the following charges:
• 2nd Degree Assault on Law Enforcement – three counts
• Resisting Arrest – felony
• Misuse of 911 Services
The above information is just mere accusations and is not evidence of guilt. Evidence in support of any charges must be presented before a court of competent jurisdiction whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
