(KNZA)--A Hiawatha teenager is facing multiple charges after an early morning vehicle pursuit Tuesday.
According to the Hiawatha Police Department, Officer Austin Coffelt was conducting traffic enforcement in the 400 block of South First Street at about 3:10 a.m. when he observed a vehicle traveling above the posted speed limit.
The officer attempted a traffic stop, but the driver allegedly failed to yield to emergency lights and siren, leading police on a pursuit. During the chase, authorities say the driver committed more than five separate moving violations.
The driver, identified as a 14-year-old Hiawatha resident, was ultimately taken into custody. The juvenile’s parents were notified and responded to the police station.
Police have requested charges through the Brown County Attorney’s Office, including felony fleeing and eluding law enforcement, speeding, stop sign violations, and turn signal violations.
The juvenile was transported to juvenile detention following the arrest.
Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact the Hiawatha Police Department at 785-742-2156.








