Oquawka, Ill.- The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of an Oquawka man following a high-speed chase.
According to a news release, on Thursday, July 28th, at 12:05 PM, a Henderson County Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcycle for 2 violations north of Gladstone.
The driver of the motorcycle, 38-year-old Jesse Gillen of Oquawka, fled from the scene at a high rate of speed. The deputy was able to catch up to Gillen as he fled.
Gillen eventually lost control of the bike on 12th Street and IL 164 in Oquawka and fled on foot. The deputy gave chase and caught Gillen within the city block. During the foot chase, Gillen threw contraband items.
Gillen is charged with No Valid Registration, Speeding 40 plus miles an hour over the speed limit, Disregard Stop Sign, Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, Operating without Insurance, Resisting a Peace Officer, and Destroying Evidence.
