Two sheriff’s cars damaged during chase

Two Henry County sheriff’s deputies’ patrol cars were damaged following a chase that began on U.S. Highway near Olds.

Deputies received reports that the car was suspected of eluding another law enforcement agency. When deputies attempted a traffic stop just before 3 a.m. on Wednesday, the vehicle sped off.

The driver of the suspect vehicle lost control and crashed, according to a sheriff’s news release.

Two sheriff’s squad cars were involved in a crash during the chase.

According to reports, the driver, Keoone Walls, 22, and passenger, Labron Baltimore, 26, fled on foot but were “located, identified and arrested.”

Walls was charged with felony eluding while intoxicated, criminal mischief, interference with official acts, hemp inhalation, open container, no driver’s license, speeding, failure to maintain control, driving on the wrong side of a two-way highway, improper use of lanes and not having insurance, the report said.

Baltimore was charged with interference with official acts, open container and hemp inhalation, the report said.

Assisting the sheriff’s office with this incident were the Mt. Pleasant Police Department, Henry County Paramedics, and the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department.