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Man Arrested Following Short Pursuit

February 07, 2022 Steve Schwaller

(Rock Rapids)– A Rock Valley man faces charges in connection with a pursuit late Saturday night in Lyon county.

Authorities say a deputy was attempting to conduct a traffic stop but the driver refused to pull over, resulting in a short pursuit before the driver finally stopped.

35-year-old Justin VanTilburg was charged with operating under the influence…1st offense, eluding, open container, failure to obey a stop sign and driving on the wrong side of a two-way highway.

Authorities say Van Tilburg was also wanted on a warrant from another county.