(KTNC) - A Falls City man was arrested after leading a Richardson County Deputy on a chase early Saturday morning.
According to a probable cause affidavit, Deputy Clinton Stonebarger attempted to stop a 2003 Dodge flatbed pickup that being driven on Harlan Street without its headlights on shortly before 3:00 a.m. Saturday.
The affidavit says the truck turned west on 16th Street and ran several stop signs. The pursuit continued onto Appleoff Street, 15th Street, and West 14th, before the truck turned north onto 650 Avenue. The pickup finally stopped after crossing Highway 8.
During the chase, Deputy Stonebarger says the pickup destroyed a closed gate on a private road leading to West 14th Street.
The driver was identified as 27-year-old Joshua Kaster. A preliminary breath test at the scene indicated Kaster had a blood-alcohol level of .202.
He was booked into the Richardson County Jail on charges of operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, 2nd offense DUI, and criminal mischief.
Authorities say the owners of the gate that was destroyed during the chase have indicated they plan to sign a complaint for the damage to their property.
© MSC News
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Three former Atchison Co employees arrested on felonies
Effingham woman killed Friday in Atchison wreck
One hospitalized, one jailed, after Atchison attack
Atchison man involved in fatal NW MO crash
Rural Horton man arrested on multiple drug charges
Services set for Effingham woman killed in crash
Street lights to be discussed at Monday city meeting
Barricaded fugitive arrested in Jackson County
Meteorologist Spencer: Geometric Watch means electronic disruptions
Two file to challenge local legislator
USD 430 Board accepts resignations, approves new hires
Fatal Atchison apt fire investigation continues
U.S. 36 work in Doniphan Co to impact motorists
USD 415 board select new member
Results from SE Nebraska contested Primary Elections
Truck fire at CGB facility in Falls City
Date set for signals switch at Hiawatha intersection
LATEST STORIES
Senator Slama won't endorse candidate in legislative race
Local author book launch event in Falls City Saturday
Tax foreclosures approved in Richardson County
Pawnee County Commissioners approve program funding
Falls City PD to take part in Make It Click campaign
Doniphan Co to seek funding for five bridge projects
USD 115 board approves funding for FBLA trip
Doniphan Co Attorney files for re-election
RELATED STORIES
City and County to discuss combined dispatch center
Hiawatha man arrested on multiple drug, weapons charges
Three to be interviewed for Richardson Co sheriff
Acting Sheriff appointed in Richardson County
Richardson County Sheriff submits resignation
Sheriff may resign over Commissioners decision
Deputy Pulls Woman From Missouri River Bridge Rail
Richardson Co Sheriff and Board Discuss New Radios