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Search of vehicle & home in C.Bluffs results in a man arrested on several warrants

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February 28th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A Council Bluffs man is in custody on drug and gun charges, along with a warrant for eluding police. The Daily NonPareil reports authorities arrested 51-year old Mark A. Pike, at around 6:50-p.m. Thursday, on a litany of charges. Police said an officer found that a truck in the 3500 block of Avenue D belonged to Pike, who had outstanding warrants. Officers arrested Pike and, after receiving consent, searched the truck and home, finding methamphetamine, marijuana, drug equipment and a 32-caliber revolver.

Authorities say the original warrant stemmed from an incident that took place on Oct. 23rd, 2014, when Pike allegedly eluded police during an attempted traffic stop at South Eighth Street and Eighth Avenue. A brief chase ensued – with Pike allegedly speeding through stop signs – before officers terminated the pursuit because of safety concerns.

For the chase, Pike faces charges that include eluding a police officer, reckless driving, operation without registration and disobedience to signs and signals. Charges from Thursday’s arrest include suspicion of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver-methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver-marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, having a concealed weapon without a permit and drug tax stamp violation. Pike remained at the Pottawattamie County Jail on a $100,000 bond.