A Harlan man was arrested after multiple chases with law enforcement on Monday morning.  The ordeal began when the Harlan Police Department received a request for a welfare check on a female resident in Harlan.  After checking on the female, it was discovered that there was a prior domestic abuse incident and she was transported to Myrtue Medical Center for treatment.

It was later learned that the male suspect involved in the assault, was involved in a pursuit with the Carter Lake Police Department and got away.  At approximately 7:20am a Shelby County Deputy located the vehicle again northbound on Highway 59 north of Avoca and attempted to stop the suspect. He again attempted to allude law enforcement and a chase ensued on Highway 59.  Two attempts to deploy stop strips were made on the vehicle and at one point the suspect swerved his vehicle at Sheriff Mark Hervey while he was deploying spike strips.  The suspect eventually turned onto River Avenue and pulled into Nishna Bend Park where he was taken into custody.

The suspect was identified as Timothy Lee Davis of Harlan.  He was taken to the Shelby County Jail and charged with: Felony Eluding, OWI 1st Offense, Possession of  a Controlled Substance (Marijuana), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Assault on a Peace Officer, Reckless Driving, and Domestic Abuse Assault. Additional charges are pending.

Assisting at the scene was the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Harlan Police Department, Iowa Department of Transportation, and Iowa State Patrol.