On Monday, October 11, 2021 Columbia Police attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a motorcycle on Wright Drive, however the driver would not stop and attempted to elude Officers. The operator made his way from Wright Drive through multiple side streets as well as turning onto Jamestown Street traveling at a high rate of speed and passing other motorists.
Columbia Police Officers and the Adair County Sheriffs Office maintained visual of the motorcycle until the subject wrecked on Knifley Road (Highway 551).
Adair EMS responded to the scene and checked the operator out on site before he was taken into custody.
James Haselwood, 38, of Columbia is facing multiple charges including fleeing and evading police, wanton endangerment 1st degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, and numerous traffic violations.
Officer Josh Durbin made the arrest. He was assisted in the pursuit and on-scene by Sgt. Evan Burton, Deputy Tracy McCarol, and Adair EMS.
