Earlier this week Montgomery County Sheriff Deputies responded to a report of shots fired around County Road 3900 in Independence. After spotting the vehicle where the reported shots came from the deputies initiated a stop and a pursuit began. During the pursuit deputies observed the driver throwing items from the vehicle. The pursuit came to a stop at the intersection of CR 4150 and Coffeyville Ave in Independence. A male, identified as 37year old Joseph Marshall, of Independence, exited the driver seat of the vehicle and was detained. There was also a female passenger in the vehicle that was detained and later released with no charges. Deputies began searching the area where the driver was throwing items from the vehicle and located a firearm in the ditch.

Marshall was arrested and charged with fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer, reckless driving, unlawful discharge of a firearm in the city limits, driving under the influence, possession of a firearm while under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia and interference with a LEO.