A 22-year-old Sweet Springs resident has been charged with a felony for allegedly leading a law-enforcement officer on a high-speed chase in Lafayette County on July 24.
According to a report from a Lafayette County deputy, he attempted to make a traffic stop, however the driver sped off and traveled at speeds of 95 mph in a 30 mph zone on Pine Street in Higginsville; then at more than 100 mph on Route T; and more than 120 mph on I-70.
As the vehicle passed the 58 mile marker on I-70, it struck a tire-deflation device, began to slow and came to a stop at the 59 mile marker. Gabriel Cox was taken into custody. While Conducting a search of Cox, an officer located a small black container that contained a light brown wax substance in his front left pocket.
Cox has been charged with a Class E Felony for Resisting Arrest, Detention or Stop by Fleeing and a drug-related misdemeanor. Bond has been set at $15,000 cash only.
Cox entered a plea of not guilty during his arraignment hearing on Monday, July 27. His next hearing is pending at Lafayette County Circuit Court.