(Clarinda) A College Springs man was arrested following a pursuit today (Thursday).
The Page County Sheriff’s Office says a Deputy attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a red Motorcycle with no license plates on 310th just west of Highway 71, approximately one mile north of Braddyville. The Motorcycle accelerated to speeds of over 100 mph and continued west on 310th with the Page County Deputy pursuing with lights and siren in a fully marked Page County Sheriff’s Office vehicle. The motorcycle continued west for approximately 3.5 miles at speeds in excess of 100 mph before turning north on Oak. The motorcycle then travelled north on Oak in to the city of College Springs with the Deputy still in pursuit, not losing sight of the motorcycle. The Motorcycle finally stopped at 806 Pine Street in College Springs where the driver the red Kawasaki motorcycle was immediately taken into custody.
The driver, identified as 51-year-old Steven William Wells, was transported to the Page County Jail where he is currently being held on charges of Driving while license is barred (Aggravated Misdemeanor), and Eluding or attempting to elude a Peace Officer (Aggravated Misdemeanor). Wells also faces numerous other traffic violations from this pursuit. Bond on these charges is currently set at $4,000.
