A vehicle pursuit that started east of Columbia ended in the KMMO listening area on Saturday, March 23.
According to a post on the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Facebook page, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department requested assistance of the patrol with a pursuit. The vehicle’s occupants were wanted for assault in the second degree. Initially, the pursuit traveled on eastbound I-70 at the 170 mile marker. The vehicle exited at Missouri Highway 19 and reentered on westbound I-70.
At this time, the sheriff’s department received reports of the passenger brandishing a firearm, and the suspect vehicle reportedly was attempting to run other vehicles off the roadway.
A patrol helicopter responded and began tracking the vehicle at the 143 mile marker. Near the 121 mile marker, the vehicle struck spikes deployed by a trooper. However, the driver regained control, and the vehicle continued westbound.
After entering Troop A’s area, officers responded and deployed spikes east of Route J in Saline County. The vehicle struck the spikes and exited onto Route J before coming to a stop.
The two occupants were taken into custody without further incident. The subjects were taken back to Montgomery County and released into the custody of deputies.

Photo from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Facebook page.