On 08-10- 2016 at approximately 0618 hours the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Marshall County Sheriff’s Office of a pursuit that began in Marshall County and was about to enter Jasper County. Information at the time from Marshall County was the vehicle being pursued was considered a stolen vehicle from Marshalltown.

Our officers assisted in the pursuit in our county along with the Iowa State Patrol. Near the intersection of E. 116 th St. N., 2 Marshall County Patrol vehicles sustained damage as well as a Jasper County Patrol car and a car from the Iowa State Patrol.

Approximately 2 miles east from there, the subject left the roadway and entered a bean field and was apprehended at that time. Subject was taken into custody by Marshall County with numerous charges. Jasper County also has numerous charges pending as well.

A Jasper County Deputy sustained minor injuries from the airbag deployment as the suspect rammed his patrol in attempt to flee.

Check with Marshall County and the Iowa State Patrol for further information.

Release provided by Duane Rozendaal

Chief Deputy Jasper County Sheriff’s Office