Suspect arrested, one still at-large in police chase

REASNOR — One suspect is still at-large following a high-speed pursuit Thursday which followed a home invasion and apparent assault in Reasnor.

Elijah Utterback, 37, of Ottumwa is wanted in connection with the chase and may be armed and dangerous, according to the Jasper County Sheriff's Office. Law enforcement believes Utterback may be in the Mahaska or Wapello County area and is asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to call 911 and report the information.

The second suspect, 23-year-old Kelsi Spears, of Kellogg, was arrested after she eluded officers in a reportedly stolen vehicle.

The incident began with a 911 call at 10:40 a.m. at a Reasnor residence from a male victim who reported two suspects broke into the home, assaulted him and took his vehicle. The victim suffered minor injuries. Jasper County deputies and other law enforcement agencies responded to the area.

A Jasper County deputy located two vehicles 12 minutes later at approximately 10:52 a.m., one confirmed stolen, southeast of Newton. The second vehicle immediately fled the area. Law enforcement attempted to stop the stolen vehicle, but the driver — who was later confirmed to be Spears — failed to pull over.

Newton police placed stop sticks in the road at South 13th Avenue East in Newton during the pursuit, which cause the stolen vehicle's two front tires to deflate. Spears continued to drive and was eventually stopped by law enforcement at the intersection of South 13th Avenue East and East Fifth Street South where she was taken into custody.

Spears was transported to the Jasper County Jail.

Multiple charges are pending on both Spears and Utterback. The sheriff's office said no injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

Monroe and Prairie City Police Departments also assisted in the pursuit.