Fremont County Sheriff Kevin Aistrope reports Saturday evening, the Fremont County K9 Unit attempted to stop a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am in the 1000 block of Filmore Street, in Sidney. Once the emergency lights were engaged the vehicle ran from deputies traveling upwards of 60mph through a residential area. Deputies then continued pursuit with the sedan following into a field, just east of Sidney, before driving through a fence and getting stuck in a cattle lot. At that time, the suspect — identified as 48-year old Donald Wakefield, of Lincoln, NE. — fled on foot and ran towards a Farm residence on 290th st.

Donny Wakefield

Wakefield was apprehended by Fremont County K9 “Judge” before making it to the residence. Wakefield continued to disobey orders from deputies. A farmer located at the 290th st residence came and assisted the deputy in the arrest. During the arrest Wakefield was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. He was transported to Grape Community Hospital to be treated for injuries he suffered. Wakefield was then released from the hospital and transported to the Fremont County Law Enforcement Center being held on $6,600 bond For Felony Eluding, possession of meth, possession of paraphernalia, interference with official acts, and reckless driving, along with numerous driving violations.

Sheriff Aistrope would like to thank the surrounding farmers that assisted deputies during this incident.