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JC officer hurt after chasing trespassing suspect

A Jefferson City police officer is hurt after tracking down a suspect.

Officers say they spotted four Mexico, Mo. natives trespassing in the Holiday Inn parking lot on Jefferson Street late Saturday morning.

One of the suspects who ran, 38-year-old Richard Matthews, was violating parole and had several felony warrants.

Police say 34-year-0ld Zachariah Jones made a late break for it too, but was also caught. He allegedly resisted arrest, and an officer hurt his leg.

Angelika Tocco, 30, and Christopher Goff, 34, were the other two arrested. All four suspects may face drug charges.

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