Crime & Safety
Ames Police Know Identity of Man Who Gave Chase
Ames Police said they know the identity of the man who led them on a chase in a stolen truck last week, but they haven't been able to find him.
Ames Police believe they know the identity of the man responsible for leading police on a chase and ditching a truck in the Skunk River last week.
Police said they believe James Choate, 37, was driving. Once found Choate could be charged with second-degree theft, a Class D felony; driving while barred, eluding, reckless driving and interference with official acts.
See Choate caught in second chase.
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About 1:15 a.m. April 24, police tried to stop a 1986 Chevrolet K30 flat bed truck near Dayton and Edison streets, but the driver would not pull over and a pursuit ensued, according to a release.
The driver stopped near Lincoln Way and Carnegie Avenue and let a passenger out before continuing west on Lincoln Way and south on Freel Drive and eventually drove into Skunk River before escaping, police said.
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Police learned after the chase that the truck was reported stolen out of Nevada, according to the release.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police Department at 239-5317 or 239-5133 or the anonymous tip line, 239-5533. People can also contact the Story County Crime Stoppers: Phone number: (515) 382-7577, Online: www.storycountycs.com, Text: Text the word “STORYCOUNTY” plus your tip to 274637 (CRIMES).
See a video of the chase on KCCI.
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