Kellogg man leads authorities on high-speed pursuit

MONROE — A Kellogg man was subdued with a stun gun by county law enforcement Wednesday night following a pursuit on gravel roads off Highway F62 East near Monroe.

According to a report from the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, Russell Quick Sr., 58, eluded deputies following a traffic stop at 7:17 p.m. the intersection of Highway F62 East and Rifle Street.

Quick was stopped after he was recognized by authorities as a barred driver. The deputy observed a long gun in the subject’s pickup truck during the stop, and Quick reportedly fled when the officer attempted to arrest him.

The pursuit lasted roughly 16 minutes, reaching high rates of speed when Quick’s vehicle drove into a farm field northeast of Monroe, eventually coming to a stop near a creek bed.

Following the pursuit, deputies report they observed Quick putting on camouflage clothing and moving around the backside of the truck as deputies formed a perimeter.

According to the release, Quick refused to comply with officers and visibly moved objects in and outside his vehicle. While officers attempted to arrest the subject, he reportedly resisted and officers deployed a Taser to subdue Quick. Investigators found three firearms in the vehicle.

Quick is charged with two Class D felony charges as a result of the incident including OWI (third offense) and eluding officers. He is also charged with driving while license barred, interference with official acts and possession of a controlled substance.

The incident remains under investigation Thursday, and additional charges my be filed in the case.

The Monroe and Prairie City Police Departments, Marion County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa State Patrol assisted Jasper County deputies during the incident.