The Bates County Sheriff's Office successfully apprehended a suspect on June 16, 2025, following a high-speed pursuit and an act of vandalism at a local business.
At
approximately 5 p.m., a Detective with the Bates County Sheriff's Office was
approached by a witness at Casey’s General Store in Adrian, Missouri, who
observed an individual, later identified as Bradley Jones, operating a
motorcycle at excessive speeds and in a dangerous manner on I-49, including
passing vehicles on the shoulder and between lanes.
The
Detective then observed Mr. Jones strike a gas pump screen at the store with
his fist. When verbally ordered to stop and approach, Mr. Jones refused to
comply and instead fled the scene on his motorcycle.
A pursuit
ensued, during which Mr. Jones displayed extreme disregard for public safety.
He failed to stop at multiple stop signs, reached speeds of approximately 85 to
100 miles per hour, weaved dangerously through traffic, and exited and
re-entered I-49 multiple times. He continued to operate his motorcycle at
speeds well over 100 miles per hour and passed vehicles unsafely.
Deputies
later located Mr. Jones on County Road 2763. Despite deputies activating
emergency lights and sirens, Mr. Jones again failed to yield, instead turning
around, driving through a residential driveway, and continuing westbound on E
Highway at approximately 100 miles per hour, once again passing dangerously
between vehicles.
The pursuit
concluded when Mr. Jones's motorcycle either ran out of fuel or became
inoperable, at which point he was taken into custody.
Jones was
Charged with Felony Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding and Felony Property
Damage. Bond was set at $14,500 Cash
Only. Jones remains in custody of the
Bates County Jail.
