Sibley, Iowa — A routine traffic stop became a high speed chase near Sibley Friday.
According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s office, one of their deputies attempted a traffic stop Friday after observing a vehicle speeding on Highway 60 near Sibley, but the vehicle refused to stop. The Osceola County Deputy pursued the vehicle and during the pursuit the vehicle allegedly drove in excess of 100 miles per hour. Deputies say the driver eventually pulled over and was taken into custody.
Authorities identify the driver as 44-year-old James Allen Whittaker, of Sheldon.
According to authorities, Whittaker was arrested for allegedly eluding, an aggravated misdemeanor. He was also issued two citations for speeding and one citation for reckless driving. Whittaker was booked into the Osceola County Jail where he was held on a $2,000 cash or surety bond, according to deputies.
