Mississippi man arrested after pursuit

On May 17, 2024 at approximately 1:30am Dispatch was notified of a pursuit that started somewhere north of Harrisonville coming south bound. The pursuit was terminated south of Harrisonville on I 49. Deputies were in place at the North end of Bates/Cass line on I 49. Deputies observed the vehicle south bound on I 49, traveling at over 100mph with no headlights on.

Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle. The vehicle refused to pull over and continued at speeds of over 115mph south on I 49. Additional staff were called to assist in the pursuit, along with officers from Adrian Pd. 

The pursuit continued south bound on I 49. Assistance was requested from Vernon County Sheriff’s Office and Nevada Pd. Several sets of spike strips were set up in Vernon County waiting for the pursuit to arrive. 

At approximately the Compton Junction intersection, Bates County Deputies were able to successfully deploy the Grappler and brought the car to a stop. One male subject from Mississippi was taken into custody.

The subjects Subaru was towed from the scene.
Charges are being submitted to the Bates County Prosecutor.