Monday
morning, May 18th, 2026, Nevada Police were dispatched to a hotel in
the 2400 block of Marvel St. regarding a domestic assault that possibly
involved a firearm. Officers responded to the area and observed what appeared
to be a confrontation occurring in the parking lot.
As officers
began arriving on scene, the alleged suspect entered a black Chevy Silverado
and attempted to leave the location. Nevada Police attempted to stop the
vehicle, however the driver failed to yield, initiating a pursuit.
The driver
fled northbound on I-49, where Nevada Police, and Vernon County Deputies
continued the pursuit. The pursuit eventually entered Bates County, where Bates
County Deputies successfully deployed stop sticks on the interstate north of
Rich Hill and near Highway 52, ultimately disabling the vehicle.
The suspect
came to a stop in the middle of the interstate, where law enforcement officers
safely took the driver into custody. Further investigation revealed the driver
had warrants for his arrest in multiple jurisdictions in both Missouri and
Kansas.
The driver
has been identified as 35 year old, Christopher Beverley, of Joplin, Missouri.
The Vernon County Prosecuting Attorney has filed the following criminal charges
against Beverly:
·
Domestic
Assault 2nd Degree, Class D Felony,
·
Resisting
Arrest - Creating Substantial Risk, Class E Felony,
·
Exceeded
Posted Speed Limit, Class C Misdemeanor,
·
Fail
to Stop for Steady Red Signal, Class C Misdemeanor.
His Bond was
set at $25,000 cash only. Beverley is currently being held in the Bates County
Jail.
