Man accused of ramming Douglas County deputy's cruiser taken into custody by Council Bluffs police
A man accused of ramming a Douglas County deputy's cruiser and then fleeing was taken into custody by Council Bluffs police after his vehicle's wheels "quite literally fell off," officials said.The Douglas County Sheriff's Office said investigators located a stolen F-250 pickup in a parking lot in the area of 97th Street and West Dodge Road on Wednesday morning.The vehicle was occupied and law enforcement attempted to surround it and initiate a stop. Officials said the driver rammed a cruiser and fled the area.Law enforcement initiated a pursuit eastbound on Interstate 80 until the suspect crossed into Iowa, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said. The Council Bluffs Police Department then continued the pursuit and took the suspect into custody.Clarence Brown, 43, was arrested on multiple charges, including driving on a suspended license, being a fugitive from justice and theft.He was also wanted on a felony warrant in Douglas County for violating parole. Officials said an arrest warrant will be issued to have Brown extradited back to Nebraska to face charges in Douglas County.Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
