A Cherryvale man is arrested and is facing numerous charges after fleeing from law enforcement.

 

Late last week, Montgomery County Sheriff deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop near Main and Liberty Street in Cherryvale, because the vehicle did not display a visible rear license plate. The driver failed to stop, and a short vehicle pursuit ensued. The vehicle eventually came to a stop at a residence in the 200 block of Neosho Street. Deputies made contact with the driver, identified as Jacob Hamilton.

 

Hamilton resisted arrest but was quickly taken into custody. During the investigation, deputies determined that Hamilton had discarded about 48 grams of methamphetamine from the vehicle during the pursuit. A loaded firearm was also located inside the vehicle. Sheriff deputies and Cherryvale Police officers executed a search warrant and located additional drug paraphernalia, evidence indicating narcotics had been destroyed and multiple stolen items linked to thefts in Cherryvale, Coffeyville, Labette County, Wilson County and Neosho County.

 

Hamilton was booked into the Montgomery County Department of Corrections facing charges of distribution of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, interference with law enforcement, fleeing and attempting to elude law enforcement, transporting an open container, failure to use a turn signal and no vehicle registration or insurance.