(Stuart, Iowa) – Officials with the Stuart Police Department report a California man faces multiple charges following his arrest Friday evening. The incident leading to the arrest of Jordin Andres Polanco began a little after 5-p.m., Friday, when  a Stuart Police Officer attempted to stop a vehicle driving recklessly in the 3200 block of White Pole Road. The driver – later identified as Polanco – refused to stop for the Police Officer and accelerated through Stuart at a high rate of speed.

The chase continued west onto White Pole Road into rural Guthrie County. Shortly after passing Talon Ave., Polanco jumped from the moving vehicle. He then ran west along White Pole Road and attempted to enter two separate passing vehicles by opening their doors. While attempting to enter one of the vehicles it is alleged that Polanco assaulted a female driver while trying to force her from the vehicle. As an Officer neared Polanco he ran south into a corn field. The suspect was seen exiting the corn field a short time later and was apprehended by Stuart Police and a Guthrie County Deputy. Polanco resisted arrest and an electronic control device was deployed.

Polanco was then transported to the Guthrie County Jail and was charged with: Felony eluding, Reckless Driving, Interference With Official Acts x2, Driving While License Revoked, Assault On Persons Engaged in Certain Occupations, Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd offense (cocaine), OWI 1st Offense, and multiple traffic offenses. A Nebraska woman who was in the vehicle with Polanco during the pursuit had injuries consistent with being assaulted and is considered a victim in this case.

The Stuart Police Department was assisted by the Adair and Guthrie County Sheriff’s Departments, Iowa State Patrol, Panora Police Department and Stuart Rescue. Authorities say this is an ongoing investigation and additional charges may be filed at a later date.