Clovis man found guilty of assault

CLOVIS — A Clovis man was found guilty Tuesday of five felony counts, including four of aggravated assault of a peace officer, according to a release from the district attorney's office.

Sentencing is still pending for Eugenio Ibarra, 38, after he was found guilty in a one-day trial. Ibarra was arrested last July following a pursuit in the early morning hours. The release said Ibarra drove in the direction of several law enforcement vehicles during the 4 a.m. pursuit. He was also convicted of a charge of aggravated fleeing of a law enforcement officer.

Ibarra faces up to 13 1/2 years in jail.

District Judge Drew Tatum presided over the case, which was tried by Deputy District Attorney Jacob Boazman. A Friday attempt to contact Ibarra's counsel, Tahika Curlee, was unsuccessful.