On July 27, 2020, a Joplin Police Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop near 12th and Rangeline Road on a silver Ford Focus for several traffic violations.
The driver’s behavior also showed clues of potential impairment. The vehicle failed to stop for the officer and a vehicle pursuit ensued that went east on Newman Road to Highway 249, then south to I-44.
On I -44 the vehicle pulled over and officers began setting up for a high-risk traffic stop. The driver then put his vehicle into reverse and struck two J.P.D. patrol vehicles, disabling one of them.
The driver then continued to flee, and other officers continued their pursuit. The vehicle pursuit came to an end and the driver was taken into custody when the suspect vehicle crashed into a utility pole near 7th and Pearl Avenue.
During his arrest, the driver also assaulted another J. P.D. Officer. The driver was identified as Hunter R. Sease, age 18 of Webb City.
Charges are being sought in Jasper County for Driving While Intoxicated, Resisting Arrest and Assault (special victim). Charges are also being south in Newton County for Assault in the 1st Degree (special victim), Property Damage and Resisting Arrest. The J.P.D. officers who had his vehicle disabled is a K9 Officer. Both the officer and K9 were not seriously injured.
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