CARTHAGE, Mo. — A Carthage man was charged with driving while intoxicated and felony resisting arrest by fleeing following a 38-mile pursuit today that at times reached speeds of up to 110 miles per hour.
A $10,000 cash-only bond was set for Michael Gene Elliott (DOB 2003).
From the probable cause statement:
On 12/26/2023 at approximately 0350hrs a traffic stop was attempted on a red Toyota operated by suspect 1 for lane violations and speeds 26 or more over the posted speed limit.
Suspect 1 failed to stop for emergency lights and Sirens. Suspect 1 led Deputies on a pursuit lasting 38 miles reaching speeds of 100mph in residential areas and passing other driver on the highway at speeds of 110mph placing them in substantial risk of serious physical injury or death.
While attempting to flee from Deputies Suspect 1 struck a street sign and knocked it to the ground causing damage to it. While fleeing the driver failed to maintain his lane and also exceeded the posted speed limit more than once more than 26mph.
Suspect 1 showed as a revoked driver at the time of the stop. Once the pursuit came to an end in a residential area Suspect 1 was placed into restraints and a strong odor of intoxicants was present on his person.
Suspect 1 kept falling asleep while Deputies were trying to talk with him. Suspect 1 eyes were blood shot and glassy.
Suspect 1 refused to cooperate with Deputies and denied any further questions or request. While on scene and in front of several Officers and a Deputy suspect 1 attempted to slip out of his restraints but was stopped before he could.
Elliott was also cited for speeding and driving while revoked.
The case was investigated by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office.
Originally appeared on The Turner Report
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