Nebraska State patrol Troopers arrested two men after a pursuit in North Lincoln early Monday morning. Patrol spokesman Cody Thomas says around 1:00 a.m. a vehicle fled after Lincoln Police attempted to make a traffic stop on a Dodge Caravan that was reportedly stolen.
Thomas says a trooper spotted the vehicle as it was speeding on Waverly Road near Highway 77 north of Lincoln. The trooper tried to make a traffic stop, but the driver refused to yield and fled. The trooper initiated a pursuit and the vehicle fled southbound on Highway 77 toward Lincoln.
“Another trooper was able to attempt a tactical vehicle intervention, but the driver regained control control and started to flee again striking another trooper’s patrol unit in the process.” The driver continued southbound on Highway 77 and troopers continued the pursuit.
“The vehicle turned eastbound on Havelock Avenue and eventually turned northbound on 70th Street. At the intersection of 70th and Burlington Avenue a trooper successfully performed a tactical vehicle intervention to bring the vehicle to a stop,” Thomas says
The driver, 37 year old Robert Allen of York, was arrested for willful reckless driving, assault on a peace officer, flight to avoid arrest, unauthorized use of a vehicle, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana – less than one ounce and driving with a revoked license.
The passenger, 27 year old Angel Hauschild of Shelton, was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and an outstanding warrant. Both were booked in Lancaster County Jail. The entire pursuit lasted about ten minutes.
The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office and Lincoln Police Department assisted in the incident. No officers were injured.
(Photo: Nebraska State Patrol )