The Creston Police Department reports a traffic stop Wednesday morning lead to a pursuit that lasted 50-minutes before it finally ended in Madison County. Authorities say 40-year old Michael Ross Waddingham, of Orient, faces charges that include Felony Eluding, Driving While Barred, Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd offense Marijuana, Possession w/intent to Sell – Methamphetamine over 5g and a Parole Violation Warrant. He was being held without bond in the Union County Jail.

The incident leading to his arrest began at around 9:04-a.m., Wednesday, when a Creston Police Officer on routine patrol, saw an individual in the driver’s seat of a white Ford pickup known to have a barred drivers license. The officer approached the individual and identified him as Michael Waddingham. During a check of Waddingham’s driver license status, it was learned he had a warrant for his arrest out of Adair County for Parole Violation.

Moments later, Waddingham proceeded to lead officers on a pursuit that ended southwest of Winterset, at the intersection of 235th Street and Francesca Avenue, after spike strips were successfully deployed, rendering the pickup undriveable. Agencies involved in the pursuit were the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Adair County Sheriff’s Office, Creston Police Department, Iowa State Patrol, Madison County Sheriff’s Office and the Union County Sheriff’s Office.