On June 2ndat approximately 2:58AM, the Henry County Sheriff’s Office located a vehicle that had previously eluded another area law enforcement agency. A traffic stop was attempted on the vehicle in the 1100-Grid of US Highway 218 near Olds, Iowa. The vehicle again began to elude law enforcement and a pursuit ensued.
As this occurred the vehicle committed several additional traffic infractions and/or criminal violations. The vehicle later lost control and became involved in a motor vehicle crash with property damage. Two squad units, from Henry County Sheriff’s Office, were also involved in a crash during this incident.
The driver, Keoone Walls (22) and an occupant, Labron Baltimore (26) both of Minneapolis, MN., fled on foot after the incident and were later located, identified, and arrested.
Damage to property and vehicle was estimated to be greater than $10,000. From this incident and investigation; Keoone Walls was charged with Felony Eluding – OWI, Criminal Mischief, Interference w/ Official Acts, Hemp Inhalation, Open Container, No Driver License, Speeding, Failure to Maintain Control, Driving on Wrong Side of a Two-way Highway, Improper Use of Lanes, No Insurance – Accident . Labron Baltimore was charged with Interference w/ Official Acts, Open Container, and Hemp Inhalation.
Assisting with this incident was the Mount Pleasant Police Department, Henry County Paramedics, and the Mount Pleasant Fire Department.