Iowa women arrested after State Patrol pursuit
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol arrested a Sioux City, Iowa woman following a pursuit on Sept. 1.
The incident occurred at approximately 6:45 a.m. when NSP was alerted that the Cedar County Sheriff’s Office was in pursuit of a woman who had escaped from custody and stolen a pickup. A trooper was able to locate the pursuit and successfully deploy stop sticks as the pickup was traveling southbound on county roads.
As the pursuit entered Wayne County, the trooper took over as primary in the pursuit. After a few minutes, the vehicle drove into a corn field southwest of Carroll. The trooper did not pursue into the field. As the pickup attempted to exit the field, it struck a tree and came to a stop. The suspect fled on foot.
Deputies and the trooper located the driver, Samantha Fredericksen, 31, of Sioux City, Iowa, after a short search and took her into custody without further incident.
She was transported to the Cedar County Jail. Charges are pending.
