(Radio Iowa) – A manhunt is underway in north-central Iowa’s Humboldt County after a driver fled from a traffic stop last (Tuesday) night near Gilmore City. When deputies attempted to speak with the male driver, he became extremely agitated and non-compliant. The male then backed up to flee the scene and struck a Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office vehicle causing minor damage.
The subject was chased to a nearby grass field where he stopped. When law enforcement attempted to negotiate and de-escalate the situation, the male then took off again. There was brief chase that followed in farm fields until eventually entering a heavily wooded quarry property north of Gilmore City. The vehicle then became disabled in the timber and brush with individual fleeing the scene.
A search then started until it was suspended. Law enforcement is resuming the search today.
