MSC News

MSC News National Headlines Sports Top Headlines CBS US News CBS Technology

Printer Friendly

Email to a Friend

Man arrested after allegedly fleeing following vehicle crash

By Greg Bebermeyer

04/04/2023

Glen Roberts III ( Credit: Jackson Co Sheriff's Office)

(KNZA)--A Rossville man, accused of driving under the influence, was arrested over the weekend after allegedly fleeing after crashing his vehicle in southern Jackson County.

According to a release from Jackson County Sheriff Tim Morse, around 7:30 Saturday evening the Sheriff's Office received a report of a vehicle crash on 94th Road near K Road.

Morse said a witness indicated they saw a vehicle nearly strike their vehicle, lose control, strike a utility pole and crash into a pasture.

The driver of the vehicle, identified as 39-year-old Glen Roberts, III, allegedly fled on foot. He was eventually located and taken into custody.

Following his arrest, Roberts was booked into the Jackson County Jail on charges of DUI, 5 counts of aggravated assault, flee and eluding law enforcement, driving while suspended, transporting an open container and failure to report an accident.

You will need to be logged in to leave a comment.

Please Login

The posting of advertisements, profanity, or personal attacks is prohibited.

Click here to review our Terms of Use.