(updated 6-a.m.)

Two female passengers in a vehicle being pursued by Council Bluffs Police suffered minor injuries this (Monday) morning. The driver of the vehicle, Justin Fowler, of Papillion, NE, was arrested on numerous charges.

Authorities say at around 1:25-a.m., Bluffs Police Officers saw a vehicle driving in a reckless manner. When they attempted a traffic stop, the driver refused to pull over. . Officers pursued the vehicle until it turned onto a dead end street where the vehicle struck a fence causing the vehicle to roll onto its side. As the driver – later identified as Fowler – got out of the vehicle and attempted to flee from Officers on foot. He also allegedly resisted arrest.

Authorities determined the license plates that were on the vehicle were fraudulent and that the vehicle had been stolen out of Omaha. Fowler had a valid warrant for his arrest out of Douglas County Nebraska. When officers searched Fowler they found him to be in possession of Methamphetamine. The man was charged with Possession with intent to deliver Methamphetamine, theft 2nd, felony eluding, reckless driving, speeding, unlawful possession of prescription medication, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with official acts, and fugitive from justice.

The two female passengers in the vehicle were transported by ambulance to the Hospital for observation. Their names were not released.

A man from Pottawattamie County was arrested Sunday night on numerous charges in Council Bluffs, following a reported burglary in progress. Officers were sent to 2545 Avenue I at around 8:30-p.m., and when they arrived on scene found 29-year old Adam Souza, of Council Bluffs, had allegedly broken a window and was attempting to gain access to the residence.

Officers ordered Souza to place his hands behind his back, but he started to run. The officers deployed a Taser, but it was not effective, and Souza continued to flee. He was located soon afterward, and taken into custody.

Adam Souza

The woman who was in the residence at the time of the Attempted Burglary had a protection order against Souza through Colorado.

Here is the latest Iowa news from The Associated Press

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Nearly four months after Johnson County became the first in Iowa to gradually increase its minimum wage above the federal standard, workers are welcoming the change. But some business owners say they’re unsure how to handle the extra expense. Workers like Ghada Jameel, a 38-year-old daycare employee, say the first 95 cent increase that took effect November 1st has already made life easier for her and her husband. She’s looking forward to two more raises that will bring her pay to $9.15 in May and to $10.10 an hour on January 1st, 2017.

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Police officers in Iowa are finding ways to use social media tools to share information and connect better with the people they are trying to protect. The Press-Citizen reports police in Iowa City, Coralville and at the University of Iowa all post regularly on Facebook, Twitter and Periscope.

DUBUQUE, Iowa (AP) — A hearing will be held this spring to determine whether a Dubuque man is competent to stand trial on sexual assault and murder charges. The Telegraph Herald reports a judge decided a competency hearing will be held for 20-year-old Helmon Betwell on April 4th.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Marc Loving scored 25 points, including both ends of a 1-and-1 with less than 2 seconds to go, and Ohio State rallied from a late deficit to stun Number 8 Iowa 68-64 Sunday. Iowa led by as many as six points in the second half.