A Cass County Deputy attempted to stop a black 2005 Cadillac in the area of South 7 Highway and I-49 for speeding when the driver sped away at a high rate of speed. At times Martin’s vehicle reached 130 mph during the 18-mile pursuit. Deputies followed Martin to Creighton, MO where he attempted to escape by driving through residential lawns and striking a Cass County patrol car.
Martin eventually lost control of his vehicle and crashed near the Cass and Henry County Line on NW 900 Road. Martin was taken into custody without incident.
A check of Mr. Martin and the vehicle revealed that the 2005 Cadillac was stolen from Tonganoxie, Kansas and numerous active warrants for his arrest. Deputies also discovered numerous stolen identifications and financial documents related to several stealing from vehicle cases in Cameron and Joplin Missouri.
Martin is currently being held in the Cass County Jail on warrants from Jasper and Newton County Missouri. Martin was charged by Cass County Prosecutor’s Office with Tampering with a Motor Vehicle First Degree and Resisting Arrest, bond $5000 or 10% cash. Martin is scheduled to appear in court on July 26th.
