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Mon. evening chase lands Red Oak man in the hospital

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June 23rd, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A pursuit late Monday evening in Red Oak resulted in the suspect being transported to a hospital in Omaha, for treatment. According to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, a Deputy began to pursue a vehicle in the 100 block of E. Oak Street in Red Oak, at around 8:35-p.m., after the driver failed to pull over for a traffic stop. The pursuit continued through the side streets of Red Oak, where the vehicle driven by 33-year old Jacob Allen Cochran, of Red Oak, hit the left front of a Montgomery County K-9 Patrol vehicle, causing minor damage.

The pursuit continued into the 200 block of 3rd Avenue, where Cochran abandoned the vehicle and was apprehended by the Montgomery County K-9. The man was transported to the Montgomery County Memorial Hospital before being transferred to Omaha for further treatment.

Cochran faces charges of felony Assault on a Peace Officer, Interference with Official Acts, and numerous traffic citations.