Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Police pursuit overnight ends in Bates County

On 4/11/23 at approximately 1:05 Am Dispatch received a call from Vernon County Sheriff's Office of a vehicle traveling northbound in the southbound lanes of I49 at the county line. Deputies intercepted the vehicle at the 129 mile mark and attempted to get the drivers attention while remaining in the northbound lane. 

The Deputies utilized their red and blue lights, sirens and spot lights to get the driver's attention. The driver continued to travel north in the southbound lanes and even increased his speeds to 120mph. The driver narrowly struck two vehicles head-on, turns his headlights off and came to a stop at the 135 mile marker.
 
At the 135 mile marker the Deputies attempted to take the subject into custody. The driver then made a U-turn and began driving southbound in the southbound lane. 

The Deputies gave chase again with lights and sirens. Speeds were in excess of 120 miles an hour while southbound. at the 129 mile marker the driver pulled over again and the deputies were able to extract the driver from the drivers seat.
 
The driver is currently on Missouri Probation and Parole for possession of controlled substances. Charges are pending from the Bates County Prosecutors Office.

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