DES MOINES, Iowa — A man is in police custody after fleeing from the Des Moines Police Department Friday afternoon.
Law enforcement had been attempting to find and arrest 30-year-old Brandon Gerke, who had an active felony arrest warrant for a February theft investigation. Officers located Gerke just before 3 p.m. driving around E. 9th Street and E. University Avenue.
After refusing to stop for police, Gerke led officers on a “lengthy pursuit” through Des Moines and into Warren County, according to a press release. In his attempt to avoid arrest, officials said he left the road and drove through a golf course…