(Adair Co.) A Springfield, Illinois man was arrested in Adair County for Eluding, OWI 1st Offense, and Reckless Driving.
On August 1st, an Iowa State Patrol Trooper attempted to stop a 2020 black Honda Accord, driven by Ramakrishna Ghanta, 37, who passed the Trooper going 90 mph near the 87 mile marker eastbound on I-80. Ghanta failed to yield to emergency lights and sirens and sped the Accord up to 120 mph almost causing several crashes during the pursuit. The pursuit briefly went into Madison County on the interstate and then into Dallas County. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office was able to spike strip the Accord, taking out one of the driver’s side tires near the 107 mile marker. Speeds remained in the 90’s and 100’s while the Accord was losing tire debris. Spike strips were utilized once more and both tires became deflated. The pursuit continued into Polk County where Ghanta lost control and crashed the vehicle into the south ditch at the west mix master.
Ghanta was taken into the West Des Moines Ambulance for transport and then escaped from the ambulance and took off on foot down the interstate. He was again taken into custody and was transported to Mercy hospital.
Ghanta smelled strongly of alcoholic beverage and several open containers were found in his vehicle.
Ghanta was held on $5,000 cash or surety bond.
In other activity, The Adair County Sheriff’s Office arrested Timothy Robert Hudek, 40, of Creston, on August 3rd on a warrant for Domestic Abuse Assault 2nd Offense. Hudek was held on $2,000 cash or surety bond.
James Bernard Block, 41, of Cumberland, was arrested August 5th on an arrest warrant. Block was held on no bond and must serve the balance of his previously ordered sentence before being released.
Justen Michael Shannon, 32, of Greenfield, was arrested August 1st for OWI 1st Offense. Shannon was cited and released.
The Fontanelle Police Department arrested Johnathon Scott Clarke, 18, of Fontanelle, on August 5th for Disorderly Conduct – Threat. Clarke was held on $300 cash or surety bond.
