On August 17, 2019, Greene County deputies observed a vehicle northbound on Glenstone from Cinderella, driving at high speeds in a careless manner.
Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, however the driver fled.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol helicopter was working with Greene County deputies on a separate project and was able to track the suspect vehicle as it proceeded towards the city of Strafford and at that point deputies backed off.
The suspect then stopped in Strafford near a Strafford Police Officer. As deputies approached the suspect truck, in vehicles, the suspect accelerated rapidly forcing a Sheriff’s patrol car off of the roadway.
The Strafford officer discharged his firearm striking the suspect vehicle. The suspect then proceeded back towards Springfield where tire deflation devices were effectively deployed.
The truck continued towards Springfield at speeds averaging 15 mph before crashing into a pole on Packer Road. The driver fled on foot and stole a Coca Cola semi tractor truck parked at the business and then rammed two other parked Coca Cola vehicles before officers from the MSHP, SPD and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office took the combative suspect into custody. A second occupant in the stolen suspect vehicle was also taken into custody.
The suspect driver who is believed to be impaired was transported to the Greene County Jail where he will be booked in on multiple charges.
“This was an excellent, cooperative effort between several agencies that resulted in the removal of another impaired driver from the streets of Greene County”
-Sheriff Jim Arnott
Blake Neill was the suspect from the pursuit. He is a prior and persistent offender. His bond was set at $75,000.00 and he has been charged with:
Count I: Tampering With Motor Vehicle - 1st Degree, Class D Felony,
Count II: Tampering With Motor Vehicle - 1st Degree, Class D Felony,
Count III: Resisting Arrest/detention/stop By Fleeing - Creating A Substantial Risk Of Serious Injury/death To Any Person, Class E Felony,
Count IV: Assault - 4th Degree - Pursuant To Subdivisions (1), (2), (4), (5), Class A Misdemeanor,
Count V: Property Damage - 2nd Degree, Class B Misdemeanor
For each of the felonies, he’s charged as a prior and persistent offender. The court case number is 1931-CR04626. A charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
The suspect driver who is believed to be impaired was transported to the Greene County Jail where he will be booked in on multiple charges.
“This was an excellent, cooperative effort between several agencies that resulted in the removal of another impaired driver from the streets of Greene County”
-Sheriff Jim Arnott
Blake Neill was the suspect from the pursuit. He is a prior and persistent offender. His bond was set at $75,000.00 and he has been charged with:
Count I: Tampering With Motor Vehicle - 1st Degree, Class D Felony,
Count II: Tampering With Motor Vehicle - 1st Degree, Class D Felony,
Count III: Resisting Arrest/detention/stop By Fleeing - Creating A Substantial Risk Of Serious Injury/death To Any Person, Class E Felony,
Count IV: Assault - 4th Degree - Pursuant To Subdivisions (1), (2), (4), (5), Class A Misdemeanor,
Count V: Property Damage - 2nd Degree, Class B Misdemeanor
For each of the felonies, he’s charged as a prior and persistent offender. The court case number is 1931-CR04626. A charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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