(Sidney) A Missouri woman is in custody in Fremont County in connection with a pursuit in February.
Deputies with the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office initiated a pursuit of a vehicle driving 100-miles per hour southbound on Interstate 29 near the eight-mile marker. During the pursuit, deputies observed the driver throw a firearm from the vehicle. The gun was recovered and reported stolen out of Missouri. Deputies and Missouri law enforcement agencies pursued the vehicle south of Mound City, Missouri, approximately 50 miles from the start of the pursuit, where spike strips were deployed, ending the incident.
The driver, 35-year old Crystal Clark, of St Joseph, Missouri, fled from the vehicle and was later apprehended by Missouri law enforcement and released pending Iowa charges.
A warrant was requested on Tuesday, and Authorities extradited Clark back to Fremont County.
Clark faces charges of 2nd-degree Theft, Eluding while participating in a felony, and Trafficking in Stolen Firearms. Authorities held Clark on a $15,000 bond.
