A Burlington man with a medical condition allegedly eluded law enforcement with a stolen vehicle.
54-year-old Jefferey Elmore was charged with eluding, theft 2nd degree, driving while barred, reckless driving, possession of a controlled substance 2nd offense, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
On August 15, the Des Moines County Sheriff’s Department says a stolen vehicle was observed traveling on US Highway 61 near 210th Street. Deputies say the vehicle accelerated 25 miles per hour over the posted speed limit and eluded officials until it stopped near Roosevelt and Mt. Pleasant Street. The driver was identified as Elmore.
During the arrest, authorities conducted a search and located a drug pipe and methamphetamine.
Elmore was observed to be suffering from a medical condition and was taken to the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center by ambulance and later released.
Elmore was transported to the Des Moines County Correctional Center.
