The Cass County Sheriff’s Department says a Manning resident was arrested Sunday afternoon after he called to report his vehicle was stuck in the mud. As it turns out, the same vehicle was the subject of a brief pursuit that same afternoon. Officials say 20-year old Russell Erickson, of Manning, faces numerous charges, including Eluding, Trespassing, and Reckless Driving.  Erickson was also cited for Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Failure to Maintain Control, and Failure to Use Headlights. He was brought to the Cass County Jail where he was released later that day on $1000 bond.

The incident that resulted in his arrest began when Erickson’s vehicle was pursued by a Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy at around 1:50-p.m., Sunday, near Dallas Road and Olive Street in Cass County. During the pursuit, Erickson’s vehicle became stuck on Dunbar Road and the driver left the scene. The driver (later identified as Erickson) called the communications center to report the vehicle he had been driving got stuck. Upon investigation, deputies took Erickson into custody.

In other news, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest today (Monday), of 23-year old Jesse James Flowers, 23, of Arion. Flowers was taken into custody on two district court warrants for Probation Violation. He was being held in the Cass County Jail on $10,000 bond.