Independence man accused of leading high-speed chase through the metro
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - An Independence man has been charged after he allegedly led law enforcement officials on a high-speed chase through the metro.
Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Saturday, April 26, indicate that Antone J. Hicks, 31, of Independence, has been charged after he allegedly led law enforcement officials on a dangerous high-speed chase.
A probable cause statement filed by the Independence Police Department revealed that around 10:45 p.m. on Friday, April 25, law enforcement officials in the QuikTrip parking lot on the corner of Highway 24 and Highway 291 saw a Mercedes-Benz abruptly pull in front of their police vehicle.
Law enforcement officials said they had to slam on the brakes to avoid a crash, which caused them to take note of the driver, later identified as Hicks. As the suspect vehicle had an expired temporary tag displayed, a traffic stop was attempted.
As Hicks allegedly refused to pull the car over, investigators said he ran a red light and sped forward as he ultimately ended up on Highway 24 headed west. A chase ensued and reached speeds that were twice the legal limit.
Eventually, law enforcement officials said the suspect vehicle’s front tires were deflated as Hicks jumped from it while it rolled along Baker Dr. near Walnut St. Ultimately, he was taken into custody after a brief chase on-foot.
During intake, the Police Department said Hicks continued to be uncooperative and became highly aggressive as he allegedly attempted to assault multiple law enforcement officers. It was also found that he had multiple warrants out for his arrest.
Court documents indicated that Hicks has been charged with aggravated fleeing a stop. If convicted, he could be sentenced up to 7 years in prison and be forced to pay a $10,000 fine.
As of Friday, May 2, Hicks remains behind bars on a $20,000 bond for the new case and a $1,000 bond for each failure to appear warrant that had been issued. An initial appearance has been scheduled for 10:15 a.m. on Monday, May 5. No further information has been released.
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