Chase ends with man crashing into Keithsburg home, sheriff says

MERCER CO., Ill. (KWQC) - A chase ended when a man crashed into a Keithsburg home Thursday, deputies say.

Mercer County deputies and New Boston Police officers were trying to get in contact with Joshua Chapman, 43, who had an outstanding warrant from the Illinois Department of Corrections, according to a media release.

Officials said Chapman ran from law enforcement officials and eventually crashed into a house, causing substantial damage.

He was taken into custody and booked into the Mercer County Jail after being evaluated at a local hospital.

No one else was hurt.

Chapman is charged with three counts of felony aggravated fleeing attempting to elude. Court documents show he was also charged with:

• Speeding 35+ mph over limit, a misdemeanor
• Fleeing/attempt elude officer, a misdemeanor
• Two counts of disregarding official traffic-control devices

Chapman was also being held for his parole violation warrant.

He was released on Friday has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Nov. 16.