(Ames, Iowa) – The Story County Sheriff’s Office reports a Sioux City, Iowa man was arrested Monday afternoon after he allegedly hit a deputy’s squad car and a CyRide bus during a pursuit with law enforcement. 20-year-old Ty Shoulders was was charged with Felony Eluding. Other charges may be forthcoming pending the ongoing investigation.

The incident began after deputies responded at around 1:30-p.m. to a report of a white 2004 Ford Expedition driving erratically and in the wrong lanes of Highway 30 near Ames. A Story County Deputy located the vehicle stopped with both lanes of traffic blocked on Lincoln Highway just west of Ames. As the Deputy approached, the vehicle fled eastbound towards Ames. A pursuit ensued and lasted approximately 10 minutes, primarily on the west side of Ames.

Officers used a PIT maneuver, causing the suspect vehicle to overturn in the 3800 block of Lincoln Highway in Ames. An Electronic Control Device (Taser) was deployed as officers on the scene worked to secure custody of the suspect. During the pursuit, the suspect rammed the Deputy’s squad car, causing severe damage. Another squad car, a CyRide bus, and an uninvolved vehicle sustained damage during the chase, with no injuries reported.

Assisting the Story County Sheriff’s Office were the ISU Police Department and the Ames Police Department.