Four State Car Jacking
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
A Kansas City man is facing numerous charges in connection to a car jacking in Webb City.
Twenty year old Adam Benson has been charged with assault of a law enforcement officer, eluding police and robbery.
Sheriff`s deputies say the incident happened Saturday night after Benson assaulted a woman and stole her car.
The chase began after Carterville Police spotted the stolen vehicle on
1-71 East of Webb City. A Carthage officer placed spikes in the road to stop the vehicle. Reports indicate benson tried to miss the spikes and almost hit the officer. The chase continued on Highway-71 where a Carterville police officer forced the
Benson`s car off the road.
That`s when officers say he surrendered.
Authorities say Benson is wanted on
felony warrants out of Kansas City.
Reported By: Brad Douglas
