Pursuit enters Vernon County; suspect located by K-9 team

A wanted subject is in custody in Vernon County following a pursuit early Monday morning.

The suspect is identified as 24-year-old Jessie Miller of  Independence, Mo.

El Dorado Springs Police Chief Jarrod Schiereck said the suspect fled the scene during a routine welfare check causing minor injuries to one of his officers.

The pursuit entered Vernon County, where Deputies responded for assistance. Deputies located the vehicle in a field south of 54 highway and 2100 road and deployed its K9 Unit. Vernon County Sheriff  Jason Mosher said Miller was located by a K9 and taken into custody without incident.  

Miller is being held in the Vernon County Jail for outstanding warrants for Burglary in  the 2nd Degree, Possession of Controlled Substance, and Resisting Arrest on $10,000  bond. Additional charges are pending with the completion of the investigation.