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Yankton Police Involved in Multi County Chase

Yankton Police Involved in Multi County Chase

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A Yankton Police Officer attempted to pull over a vehicle for speeding on Hwy 50 near Ferdig about 12:15 Monday Morning. The fleeing vehicle also matched a description of a vehicle used in a Union County robbery Sunday evening. The vehicle proceeded East on Highway 50 and then North on I-29. Tire deflation devices were used during the pursuit. The vehicle stopped at I-29 near the Canton exit. The driver, Lelana Fallis was arrested for false impersonation, reckless driving, aggravated eluding and a parole hold. Lelana had several other traffic violations. Lelana was booked in the Minnehaha County Jail. A passenger in the vehicle was released but may have pending charges. The law enforcement agencies that were involved include Yankton Police Department, Union County Sheriff’s Office, South Dakota Highway Patrol and the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.

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