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High speed pursuit in Fremont County Saturday evening

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April 29th, 2018 by Ric Hanson

Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope reports the Fremont County K9 Unit tried to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation, Saturday evening, but the vehicle fled from deputies on 120th Street, from Bluff Road. Deputies pursued the vehicle reaching speeds of 100mph on Western Avenue going northbound into Bartlett (IA).

In Bartlett, the suspect vehicle went out of control, skidded through an intersection and slowed down before coming to a stop on 205th Avenue. Deputies were able to apprehend 46-year old Brian Robert Vanderpool, of Thurman, IA.

Additional charges from the pursuit include Possession of Methamphetamine, Marijuana, and Drug Paraphernalia. Vanderpool was also cited for Driving Suspended, Reckless driving and traffic violations during the pursuit. He was transported to the Fremont County Law Enforcement Center being held on $2,600 bond.

Brian Vanderpool (Fremont Co. S/O photo)