Lyon County, Iowa — A pursuit that started in Canton, South Dakota traveled through Lyon County, into Rock County, Minnesota, and back into South Dakota on Tuesday.
It all started Tuesday afternoon when Lincoln County (South Dakota) Sheriff’s officials say a man allegedly cut off his monitoring bracelet. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Deputies spotted the suspect, 31-year-old Vincent Whaler, of Sioux Falls, in Canton and began a pursuit.
Once speeds got too high and the chase was approaching the Iowa line, Lincoln County deputies say they broke off the chase.
Lyon County Sheriff Stewart Vander Stoep tells us what happened in his county.
Lincoln County authorities say after he entered Minnesota, he eventually re-entered South Dakota on I-90. The South Dakota Highway Patrol laid tire spikes and were able to apprehend Whaler. Sheriff Vander Stoep says he heard that Whaler was apprehended on or near North Cliff Avenue in Sioux Falls.
He’s charged with numerous counts, including escape, eluding, speeding, and other charges.
According to the Iowa State Patrol, his Iowa charges include felony eluding and misdemeanor reckless driving.
