MADISON COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - A driver is facing charges after striking a Madison County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle and leaving the scene.
On June 18, a Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputy attempted to investigate a suspicious vehicle near the Castor River crossing on County Road 208.
Officials say the driver fled from the deputy and struck a sheriff’s office patrol vehicle multiple times while trying to force their vehicle past it. The driver then left the area.
Authorities entered a stop-and-hold for the suspected vehicle. St. Francois County law enforcement later encountered the vehicle and became involved in an incident that ended in a serious crash. The suspect and individuals involved were transported for medical treatment.
A warrant was issued for Richard Emmitt Peterson. The Madison County warrant charged Peterson with the following:
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- Resisting/Interfering with Arrest for a Felony
- Property Damage in the First Degree
- Leaving the Scene of an Accident — Property Damage Exceeding $1,000
The court set a $15K cash-only bond.
Peterson is currently receiving treatment at an area hospital.
There may be additional charges.
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