Dangerous High Speed Pursuit Around Oskaloosa - December 14, 2023

December 14, 2023
Oskaloosa Police Department
Media Release
On December 14, 2023, at approximately 9:16 a.m., School Resource Officer Nord was patrolling in the area of the Oskaloosa High School complex and saw a man driving on N 3rd who he knew to be wanted on outstanding escape warrants. Officer Nord followed the male while calling other units for assistance, but the suspect fled at a high rate of speed.
The suspect, Aaron Keegel (27), continued to drive recklessly, putting the community in danger, so officers and deputies attempted pursuit intervention techniques to end the pursuit. Keegel ran on foot from the area of 1500 High Ave W before being taken into custody by county deputies and city officers in the 2700 block of Suffolk Rd.
Keegel, of Ottumwa, was lodged in the Mahaska County Jail for felony eluding, reckless driving, and driving while barred, along with three outstanding warrants for escape and assault. He is lodged without bond.
Members of the Oskaloosa Police Department were assisted in this investigation by members of the Mahaska County Sheriff’s Department and the Mahaska County 911 Center.
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