McDowell County Sheriff’s Office Deputy David Jones charged 30-year-old Steven Wayne Rausch of Old Fort with Felonious Fleeing to Elude Arrest with a Motor Vehicle, Felonious Possession of Methamphetamine, Speeding, Reckless Driving and having Fictitious Tag. He was given a $30,000 secured bond.
On February 12th, Deputy Jones attempted to stop a motorcycle for speeding on Hwy 70W. The motorcycle failed to stop and attempted to flee at a high rate of speed. The chase ended on Hill Top Drive where Rausch was taken into custody. A search of his person turned up methamphetamine.
