On June 5, at approximately 8:36 p.m., a Montgomery County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for an equipment violation on Highway 94 in the Rhineland area. The driver failed to yield and fled from law enforcement, reaching speeds in excess of 80 mph on Highway 94 and Highway EE before turning onto a county gravel road, where deputies eventually lost sight of the vehicle. During the pursuit, the driver traveled into oncoming traffic lanes on blind curves and continued driving recklessly on gravel roads. Witnesses later reported that a family traveling on a side-by-side vehicle, including young children, narrowly avoided being struck by the fleeing vehicle.

Deputies conducted a follow-up investigation the following day and identified the driver as a 31 year-old-man from Rhineland. Deputies located the suspect vehicle concealed near a residence and gathered evidence linking the suspect to the pursuit. During the investigation, deputies also located a loaded 12-gauge shotgun inside the residence. The suspect, a convicted felon, was prohibited from possessing firearms. The suspect was arrested and transported to the Montgomery County Jail, where he is currently being held on a no-bond warrant for aggravated fleeing a stop or detention, unlawful possession of a firearm by a dangerous felon/prior conviction and armed criminal action.

On June 6, deputies conducted a traffic stop in Rhineland after observing a vehicle traveling 63 mph in a posted 45 mph zone. During the stop deputies detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle and observed signs of possible impairment from the driver, including bloodshot and watery eyes. The driver admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages approximately 45 minutes to one hour prior to the stop. After conducting a standardized field sobriety test, the driver was arrested, transported to the MC Jail and charged with driving while intoxicated.

On June 7, deputies responded to the New Florence area to check on the welfare of two individuals following reports of a disturbance. Deputies located the two individuals driving north on Highway 19 and conducted a traffic stop. During the investigation, deputies obtained consent to search the vehicle and located a glass smoking device containing a crystalline substance. The substance field tested positive for methamphetamine. One individual received medical attention for an unrelated medical issue, while the driver was arrested, transported to the MC Jail and charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

On June 9, deputies conducted a traffic stop in New Florence after observing a vehicle fail to signal while exiting the north roundabout on Highway 19. During the stop the driver advised deputies that he did not possess a valid driver’s license. A records check confirmed the driver did not hold a valid operating status. The driver was arrested, transported to the MC Jail and charged with driving while revoked/suspended – 1st offense.

On June 10, deputies responded to the New Florence area after receiving a report of a careless and imprudent driver who was observed crossing the center line while traveling on Highway 19. According to reports deputies located the vehicle at a local business and contacted the driver, who admitted to being distracted by her cellular phone while attempting to make a call. A records check revealed the driver’s Missouri driving privileges had been revoked and were not eligible for reinstatement until October 2026. The driver was arrested, transported to the MC Jail and charged with driving while revoked/suspended – 1st offense.

On June 11, deputies responded to Jonesburg for a reported domestic assault involving a female victim and her boyfriend. According to reports the victim stated the suspect became verbally aggressive after the two had been drinking and later chased her through the Jonesburg commuter lot, tackled her to the ground, dragged her back toward her vehicle and forced her inside against her will. The victim was eventually able to escape and seek help from nearby citizens. Deputies observed injuries and physical evidence consistent with the victim’s account. The suspect then allegedly fled the scene in the victim’s vehicle without permission while intoxicated and with a revoked driver’s license. Deputies later located the vehicle at the victim’s residence and took the suspect into custody. During the arrest deputies observed signs of intoxication and located an open container of alcohol inside the vehicle. The suspect was transported to the MC Jail and is being held pending warrants for kidnapping 2nd degree, tampering with a motor vehicle 1st degree, domestic assault 3rd degree, driving while intoxicated – persistent offender and driving while revoked/suspended – felony.