A Lincoln man was arrested near Pleasant Dale Sept. 19 after a pursuit and fleeing a vehicle.
On Monday, Sept. 19, at approximately 2:30 p.m., a Seward County deputy observed a vehicle traveling westbound on Highway 6 near 168th Road. The deputy observed multiple vehicle and traffic violations.
The deputy attempted a traffic stop by activating his emergency lights. When the vehicle failed to yield, a pursuit ensued.
The suspect vehicle lost control and went off the roadway. The vehicle’s operator and sole occupant, identified as Aaron C. Marquez, 25, Lincoln, exited the vehicle and fled on foot into a bean field and wooded area.
Members of the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office, Nebraska State Patrol and additional Seward County Sheriff’s Office deputies assisted in locating Marquez.
He was taken into custody an hour later without incident. Marquez was medically evaluated and cleared by the Milford and Pleasant Dale volunteer fire and rescue departments.
A probable cause search of the vehicle revealed a half pound of marijuana packaged for distribution.
Marquez was found to be driving under a suspended license and had two active Seward County warrants, one for disturbing the peace and possession of marijuana over 1 ounce to 1 pound, and the other for possession of a controlled substance.
Marquez was arrested for operating a motor vehicle to avoid arrest, willful reckless driving, possession of marijuana over 1 ounce to 1 pound, possession of a schedule 1 controlled substance with intent to distribute, driving under suspension and obstructing a police officer. He was lodged in the Seward County Detention Center.
