Chicago man detained after vehicle pursuit

HENRY COUNTY - A Chicago man was charged with eluding authorities, forgery, driving under suspension and reckless driving after engaging law enforcement in a vehicle pursuit on Friday evening.

At approximately 11:17 p.m. on March 6, the Henry County Sheriff's office received a driving complaint about a white SUV. Lee Cameron, 23, of Chicago was driving 'at a very high rate of speed,” and failed to cooperate with authorities when a traffic stop was initiated on US Highway 34, according to a news release from the Sheriff's Office.

During the pursuit, Cameron engaged in reckless driving, including traveling on the wrong side of the roadway and nearly colliding with other vehicles.

The pursuit concluded in Lee County after Cameron crashed into a patrol vehicle. A total of six people were detained with no injuries. Multiple items were also seized from the vehicle, according to the news release. Currently the incident still is under investigation.

The Henry County Sheriff's Office was assisted by the Iowa State Patrol, Lee County Sheriff's Office and the Mt. Pleasant Police Department during the incident.