3/17 - 10:44 p.m. - Millstadt Officers attempted to stop a stolen motorcycle that was being driven through town. The motorcycle fled, travelling northbound on State Route 163. At State Route 163 and Eiler Road, the suspect fled from the motorcycle. A foot pursuit was initiated, and the suspect was taken into custody. The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department and the Smithton Police Department responded to assist.
The following day, the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force assisted in the investigation. After a thorough and complete investigation, the case was submitted to the St. Clair County State's Attorney for consideration of charges. On March 19th, the state's attorney's office charged the defendant, Travis J. Schaub, 31 of Belleville, with the following:
Count 1: Aggravated Unlawful Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle; a Class 1 Criminal Felony, Category A Offense
Count 2: Aggravated Fleeing Police/21 MPH Over; a Class 4 Criminal Felony, Category A Offense
Count 3: Reckless Driving; a Class A Misdemeanor, Category B Offense
