The Adams County Sheriff’s Department reports a man pulled over for speeding on Highway 34 and Notchwood Avenue early this (Sunday) morning, barricaded himself in his vehicle before leading authorities on a pursuit. Officials says the Adams County K9 Unit conducted the traffic stop at around 1:34-a.m., on a vehicle driven by Matthew Bowlden, of Waterloo. During an investigation, the K9 “Baxo” was deployed, and alerted to the odor of narcotics. Bowlden then barricaded himself in the vehicle, and refused numerous orders to exit his vehicle.

Taylor County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived on the scene to assist, and again Bowlden was ordered to get out of his vehicle, but refused. When deputies tried to gain entry into his vehicle, Bowlden fled from the scene and went westbound on Highway 34, at speeds in excess of 100-miles per hour. He then turned southbound into Brooks and continued on gravel roads before eventually losing control and wrecking his vehicle near 255th and Filbert Avenue.

Bowlden was taken into custody and charged with: Eluding law enforcement; Possession of a Controlled Substance/1st offense; and Interference with Official Acts. He was also cited for: Speeding (103 in a 55 mph zone, 80 mph in a 40 mph zone and 80 mph in a 30 mph zone); Failure to Obey a Traffic control device; Failure to Maintain Control; No Insurance – accident related; Careless driving; Failure to carry a Registration card, and Operating a non-registered vehicle.

Montogomery County Sheriff’s Deputies also assisted in handling the incident.