Oklahoma
Man arrested after high speed chase through two Oklahoma counties
ATOKA COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) – A man was arrested on a number of charges, including a DUI, after a high-speed pursuit through Bryan and Atoka Counties.
Josiah Hemby, 29, was driving north on Highway 69 in Bryan County when a Tushka Police Officer tried to pull him over for speeding. He refused to stop.
A pursuit began that entered into Atoka County. According to Atoka County Sheriff Kody Simpson, speeds eclipsed 100 mph. Hemby almost collided into an officer during the pursuit.
The pursuit finally stopped in front of the Dollar General in Atoka, on Highway 69 near Virginia Avenue.
Hemby was arrested and booked into the Atoka County Jail on a number of charges, including driving under the influence, felony eluding, speeding, reckless driving, and running a roadblock.
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