A Fairfield man was arrested in Fairfield earlier today (Friday, May 1, 2026) on charges of assault on a Peace Officer Causing Bodily Injury. The Fairfield Police Department and Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 50th block of North 12th Street on a domestic disturbance report. According to a press release, officers encountered a male and a female; the male subject immediately became uncooperative and refused to comply with officers’ demands. 42-year-old Mahmoud Ahmed of Fairfield actively resisted arrest. During the altercation, a Fairfield Police Department officer was struck in the face by Ahmed who also made threats to kill responding officers. Officers were able to successfully and quickly end the altercation, and the officer was able to self-treat on scene and did not require hospitalization.
Ahmed was charged with -Assault on a Peace Officer Causing Bodily Injury (Class D Felony)
-Harassment 1st Degree (Aggravated Misdemeanor)
-Interference with Official Acts (Aggravated Misdemeanor)
Ahmed was transported to the Jefferson County Jail, where he is being held without bond pending an initial appearance.
A criminal charge is merely an accusation. All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.