February 8, 2021 10:45 a.m.

A Roseburg man was jailed after an alleged assault incident on Sunday.

A report from Roseburg Police said just after 12:00 a.m. 39-year old Lauriano Pelayo and the victim were arguing in a vehicle in the 900 block of Northeast Stephens. The man reportedly bit the victim on the face three times. The report said the victim was able to get out of the vehicle and into her own vehicle and left the scene. Pelayo allegedly drove after her recklessly and when she pulled into an alley, his vehicle struck a sign as he was trying to catch her.

The victim later contacted neighbors and said the suspect was still following her. Officers found Pelayo in the victim’s neighborhood and contacted him. He displayed signs of alcohol impairment. Charges included fourth-degree assault, reckless driving and for DUII alcohol. Pelayo was taken to jail.