Man sentenced for charges involving high speed pursuit
The Stone County Prosecutor’s Office has announced that a Kimberling City man will spend the next three years at the Missouri Department of Corrections for running from authorities during a traffic stop.
Stone County Prosecutor Matt Selby said that on February 22, 2022, Stone County Deputy Algya, observed a traffic violation on Highway 176 in Stone County and attempted to stop a Honda Accord by activating his lights and siren. The vehicle then accelerated and fled at a high rate of speed. The officer pursued the vehicle, and during the pursuit, the vehicle drove carelessly, crossing into oncoming traffic on several occasions. Algya finally managed to stop the vehicle on V Highway and identified the driver as Jeremiah Smith. He was arrested and charged with a felony of resisting arrest. On June 6, he was sentenced to three years in prison by Circuit Judge David Cole.
“The sentence in this case is also consistent with the policy in my office,” said Selby. “Over the past couple of years we have sought prison sentences on people who resist arrest by fleeing in vehicle. Particularly due to the curvy and hilly nature of roads in Stone County, this is a crime that endangers the lives of law abiding citizens and their families, and to the officers who are simply trying to do their jobs.”
Stone County Prosecutor Matt Selby said that on February 22, 2022, Stone County Deputy Algya, observed a traffic violation on Highway 176 in Stone County and attempted to stop a Honda Accord by activating his lights and siren. The vehicle then accelerated and fled at a high rate of speed. The officer pursued the vehicle, and during the pursuit, the vehicle drove carelessly, crossing into oncoming traffic on several occasions. Algya finally managed to stop the vehicle on V Highway and identified the driver as Jeremiah Smith. He was arrested and charged with a felony of resisting arrest. On June 6, he was sentenced to three years in prison by Circuit Judge David Cole.
“The sentence in this case is also consistent with the policy in my office,” said Selby. “Over the past couple of years we have sought prison sentences on people who resist arrest by fleeing in vehicle. Particularly due to the curvy and hilly nature of roads in Stone County, this is a crime that endangers the lives of law abiding citizens and their families, and to the officers who are simply trying to do their jobs.”