A late-night pursuit involving Fairfield Police ended with two arrests after a multi-county chase Thursday.
According to the Fairfield Police Department, officers attempted a traffic stop around 10:42 p.m. near South 3rd Street and Washington Avenue. The driver failed to stop, leading officers on a pursuit through several city streets before heading out of town.
Authorities say the vehicle traveled southbound on 6th Street, west onto Harrison Avenue, south on 7th Street, and east on Libertyville Road before continuing south on Highway 1 and leaving the Fairfield city limits. The chase extended into Van Buren and Wapello counties.
The pursuit came to an end just north of Agency, where the driver left the roadway and drove into a small embankment. Both occupants then fled on foot, prompting a brief foot pursuit. Officers were able to take the suspects into custody shortly afterward.
Police arrested 25-year-old Edward Steven Feeney of Ottumwa. He is facing charges including eluding, a Class C felony, possession of methamphetamine—second offense, driving while barred, and interference with official acts.
Also arrested was 34-year-old Christina Marie Wagner of Ottumwa, who is charged with possession of methamphetamine, third or subsequent offense.
Both individuals were transported to the Jefferson County Correctional Facility, where they are being held pending an initial court appearance.
The Fairfield Police Department was assisted by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Wapello County Sheriff’s Office, and 8th Judicial District Probation and Parole.
Authorities remind the public that all charges are accusations, and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.