(Emmetsburg)– An Emmetsburg man is facing numerous charges after trying to flee from police early Sunday.
An Emmetsburg police officer observed a reckless driver in the 2100 block of Main Street around 2:00 a.m. The officer attempted to stop the vehicle, at which time the driver, 23-year-old Patrick Robertson of Emmetsburg, took off–heading east on Main Street.
Robertson drove about three blocks before he attempted a left-turn into a residential neighborhood near Kerber Milling. The car spun out of control; Robertson jumped out and started running from the officer. He was quickly apprehended and taken into custody without incident.
Robertson was charged with OWI-first offense; and eluding…a class “D” felony.
He was booked into the Palo Alto county jail and was released on bond Sunday afternoon.
No damage or injuries were reported during the incident.
(Story from Danielle Hitchings of sister station KUYY in Spencer.).
