A 20-year-old Gilliam resident is facing a felony charge for allegedly leading authorities on a high-speed pursuit on multiple roadways in Howard County on August 13.

According to a Fayette Police report, an officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Louisiana Court and East Depot Street. But just after the officer exited his vehicle, the driver of the suspect vehicle sped away. At one point, the suspect vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and passing vehicles dangerously on blind hills, so the police officer terminated the chase. The driver was later apprehended by a Howard County deputy just before leaving Howard County.

Chavez Dechawn Kent has been charged with a Class E Felony for Resisting Arrest.

The court amended Kent’s original bond amount of $20,000 cash only to $4,950 cash or surety during a court proceeding on August 25, which he posted on August 27. A Preliminary Hearing in this case is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 13 at Howard County Circuit Court.