Photo: Noel Cole
An Ozark County man has been arrested again on a number of charges but not before a series of unusual developments, which seems to follow a pattern for Noel Cole of Theodosia.
Last October, Cole was taken into custody after attempting to flee authorities while carrying a pie.
After a lengthy pursuit as he tried to evade a deputy and a Missouri Department of Conservation officer in a vehicle, Cole fled on foot while carrying an object authorities were unable to identify. When Cole was apprehended, the deputy discovered the object was a Marie Callender’s chocolate cream pie.
In his latest case, a deputy responded to a motel in Theodosia Monday morning for a report of an individual, later identified as Cole, trespassing on the property.
While patrolling the area looking for Cole, the Theodosia suspect flagged down the deputy, according to a social media post from the Ozark County sheriff.
The deputy requested Cole pull off the roadway and into a nearby driveway, but he refused.
The deputy activated emergency lights and sirens, informed Cole he was not free to leave and again requested he pull off the roadway. Again, Cole refused.
Instead, he placed his vehicle in drive but was blocked by the deputy’s patrol unit. Cole then proceeded to place his vehicle in reverse and fled onto Winchester Drive.
The deputy began pursuing Cole who was driving in both left and right ditches, reaching speeds of 75 mph in a 45-mph zone and traveling at a high rate of speed, as he passed Lutie School while students were clearly visible on a walkway next to the roadway.
The pursuit continued onto County Road 639, where Cole continued traveling at a high rate of speed. He then turned onto County Road 632 where his vehicle began experiencing mechanical issues. Cole turned southbound on Highway P, and the vehicle came to a stop approximately 2 miles from U.S. Highway 160.
The deputy approached the vehicle and instructed Cole to exit, but he refused. The deputy attempted to assist Cole from the vehicle, with the suspect resisting. During the altercation, the deputy suffered a dislocated finger. However, Cole was eventually taken into custody.
Due to Taser deployment, Cole was transported to Ozark Healthcare in West Plains for treatment and then to the Ozark County Jail, where he is being held on a number of charges:
– assault, first degree or attempt — serious physical injury or special victim — a Class A felony;
– endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial risk – first degree — second/sub offense — no sexual conduct — Class C felony;
– resisting arrest/detention/stop by fleeing — creating a substantial risk of serious injury/death to a person (two counts) — Class E felony;
– harassment — first degree — Class E felony; and
– trespass — first degree — Class B misdemeanor.
Cole is being held pursuant to Article 1, Section 32 of the Missouri Constitution — defendant to be held without bond until further order of the court.
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