(Sheldon)– A Sheldon man is facing a plethora of charges following a short pursuit Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities say just before 1:00 p.m. a Sheldon police officer attempted to stop a vehicle on 11th Street for minor traffic violations. The driver, 41-year-old Sean Gallaugher of Sheldon, refused to stop and led officers on a pursuit heading southeast out of Sheldon.
Gallaugher continued donw a level “B” road, proceeding south through thick mud, before striking a squad car. He was arrested without incident.
Gallaugher is charged with third offense operating while intoxicated; driving with a barred, revoked and suspended license; eluding; careless driving; fraudulent use of plates; speeding; failure to maintain control; driving with obstructed view; filure to use a turn signal; and failure to wear a seat belt.
Gallaugher was booked into the O’Brien county jail.
Sheldon police were assisted by the Sanborn Police Department and the Iowa State Patrol.
(Story from Danielle Hitchings of sister station KUYY in Spencer.).
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