Chase Suspect Flees — Into Courthouse
Published: July 22, 2005
A man led officers on a highway chase that ended when he ditched the car and ran into the Clay County Courthouse — where he was already scheduled to appear.
An officer Wednesday was pursuing a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run when the suspect stopped the truck in the middle of the street and backed into the courthouse retaining wall, said Clay County Sheriff Andy Howe.
Then he ran into the courthouse and headed upstairs to the courtroom. The judge in his case had just dismissed the jury as suspect Jada Coover burst in, Howe said.
“It seemed to just get more and more strange,” Howe said. “Typically the pursuits don’t come right to us as this one did. Officers actually left the sheriff’s office and the police department to go assist with the pursuit, only to find themselves right back here.”
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“He attempted to barricade himself in by holding the door shut, but officers were able to get in and take him into custody,” Howe said.
Coover was arrested on charges including failure to appear, felony eluding, driving under the influence and disorderly conduct. He also was wanted on outstanding warrants for possession of meth and burglary tools.
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