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2nd pursuit in as many days in Red Oak

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November 1st, 2015 by Ric Hanson

For the second day in a row, Police in Red Oak were led on a pursuit following a traffic stop. This (Sunday) morning at around 12:30, officers attempted to stop a 2014 Ford Fusion for failure to obey a traffic control device, at the intersection of Oak and Broadway Streets. The car sped-off, with the pursuit continuing through Red Oak for a short period of time. Authorities say the car was traveling in a reckless manner and the driver had a wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. The vehicle was later found in the 1500 block of Summit Street. The driver was identified as 29-year old Michael Kent Webb, of Red Oak.

Upon further investigation, Webb was found to allegedly by under the influence of alcohol. He was brought to the Montgomery County Jail and charged with Felony Eluding, OWI/1st offense, and cited for numerous traffic violations. No injuries to police officers or damage to patrol vehicles took place during the pursuit. Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputies assisted in the case. Webb was being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $5,000 cash bond.

Early Saturday morning, 22-year old Rocky Alan James Runyon, of Hastings, was arrested following a pursuit that also began in Red Oak.  The chase spanned three counties and ended in Fremont County. Runyon was charged with eluding. He was also charged with Driving While Revoked, and cited for numerous traffic offenses.