(Montgomery Co) A Nebraska man was arrested following a short pursuit in Montgomery County Friday evening.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says at approximately 6:30 p.m., Deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Highway 34 near the intersection of T Avenue on a black, unplated Pontiac Grand Am. The driver of the vehicle, later identified as 32-year-old Ryan Jennings of Omaha, sped off. A short pursuit ensued with speeds reaching up to 110 mph. The vehicle entered the ditch upright near 200th Street and Highway 34 as Jennings attempted to flee on foot. Montgomery County deputies apprehended Jennings and detained two other adult passengers. Also located in the vehicle was a juvenile child under the care of Jennings.
Jennings was transported to the Montgomery County Jail where he was booked and held on the charges of Child Endangerment, Eluding – Speed 25 Over Limit, and Interference with Official Acts, along with multiple citations issued. The two adult passengers were released at the scene.
Montgomery County Deputies were assisted by the Montgomery County K9 Unit, Montgomery County Communications, Red Oak Police Department and Red Oak Rescue.
