Barry County Man Leads Police on Chase;
Narcotics Recovered
April 20, 2022
Ezra DeVore
According to a probable cause statement filed by Travis Wolfe, on the night of April 1, at around 10:48 p.m., Wolfe was observing traffic at the intersection of Highways 112 and 76, and noticed a blue pickup truck with a tail light out. The vehicle then quickly pulled into a gas station parking lot, Wolfe states. The vehicle then pulled out of the parking lot at a high rate of speed, heading for Roaring River State Park.
Wolfe activated his emergency light in an attempt to stop the vehicle, yet the vehicle allegedly pulled off the roadway and into a housing district in an effort to escape.
Wolfe pulled in behind the vehicle, and the driver continued south into Roaring River State Park. According to Wolfe, at the intersection of Highway 112 and Highway F, Missouri State troopers had placed spike strips, which successfully damaged the tires of the blue pickup. This caused the driver to nearly lose control of the vehicle before reaching Highway 86, via Highway F.
Approximately one mile before reaching Highway 86, the driver and passenger allegedly began throwing unknown items from the driver and passenger windows.
Upon reaching 86, Wolfe states, the driver attempted to head west, but could no longer maintain control over the vehicle after the tires had been so severely damaged. The driver attempted to turn, though the vehicle continued straight, leaving the roadway and high centering into a ditch on the north side of Highway 86.
The driver then allegedly exited the vehicle and attempted an escape on foot. Wolfe followed on foot, alongside other members of state police. Upon being caught, the suspect was placed into custody, where Wolfe attempted to identify the individual.
The suspect would not cooperate, however, and according to Wolfe, began ceaselessly kicking the patrol vehicle door.
After departing the scene to transport the suspect, Wolfe states the suspect was identified as Jason Swift, 29, of Barry County. En route to the Barry County Jail, Swift allegedly claimed to be over-dosing, and that he required medical attention. Wolfe requested EMS to meet them at the jail.
Upon arriving to the jail, Wolfe states he had to forcefully remove Swift from the vehicle and escort him, with Swift continuing to resist and pull away.
Swift was evaluated by EMS, who determined he did not need further medical attention.
While at the jail, Wolfe was notified by another deputy that a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine and a small amount of marijuana were retrieved from Swift’s vehicle’s center console.
Presently, Swift is being held in the Barry County jail on a $50,000 bond. Swift’s next hearing is on May 11 at 8:30 a.m. with Judge Robert Foulke.
According to a probable cause statement filed by Travis Wolfe, on the night of April 1, at around 10:48 p.m., Wolfe was observing traffic at the intersection of Highways 112 and 76, and noticed a blue pickup truck with a tail light out. The vehicle then quickly pulled into a gas station parking lot, Wolfe states. The vehicle then pulled out of the parking lot at a high rate of speed, heading for Roaring River State Park.
Wolfe activated his emergency light in an attempt to stop the vehicle, yet the vehicle allegedly pulled off the roadway and into a housing district in an effort to escape.
Wolfe pulled in behind the vehicle, and the driver continued south into Roaring River State Park. According to Wolfe, at the intersection of Highway 112 and Highway F, Missouri State troopers had placed spike strips, which successfully damaged the tires of the blue pickup. This caused the driver to nearly lose control of the vehicle before reaching Highway 86, via Highway F.
Approximately one mile before reaching Highway 86, the driver and passenger allegedly began throwing unknown items from the driver and passenger windows.
Upon reaching 86, Wolfe states, the driver attempted to head west, but could no longer maintain control over the vehicle after the tires had been so severely damaged. The driver attempted to turn, though the vehicle continued straight, leaving the roadway and high centering into a ditch on the north side of Highway 86.
The driver then allegedly exited the vehicle and attempted an escape on foot. Wolfe followed on foot, alongside other members of state police. Upon being caught, the suspect was placed into custody, where Wolfe attempted to identify the individual.
The suspect would not cooperate, however, and according to Wolfe, began ceaselessly kicking the patrol vehicle door.
After departing the scene to transport the suspect, Wolfe states the suspect was identified as Jason Swift, 29, of Barry County. En route to the Barry County Jail, Swift allegedly claimed to be over-dosing, and that he required medical attention. Wolfe requested EMS to meet them at the jail.
Upon arriving to the jail, Wolfe states he had to forcefully remove Swift from the vehicle and escort him, with Swift continuing to resist and pull away.
Swift was evaluated by EMS, who determined he did not need further medical attention.
While at the jail, Wolfe was notified by another deputy that a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine and a small amount of marijuana were retrieved from Swift’s vehicle’s center console.
Presently, Swift is being held in the Barry County jail on a $50,000 bond. Swift’s next hearing is on May 11 at 8:30 a.m. with Judge Robert Foulke.