- Frederick Ray Jones lead Iowa State Troopers on a 15-minute chase on Thursday
- Police began pursuing the 46-year-old because of the car’s expired registration
- The chase ended in Des Moines only after troopers used a PIT maneuver
- Jones was arrested for seven charges including driving without a valid license, operating a vehicle under the influence, and parole violation
Frederick Ray Jones told Iowa State Troopers he lead them on a chase on Thursday because it was on his bucket list
An Iowa man went the extra mile to complete his bucket list – literally.
Frederick Ray Jones, 46, was arrested for myriad violations on Thursday in Des Moines, and as he was taken into custody, allegedly told state troopers something they had never heard before: That he had lead them on a chase because it was ‘on his bucket list,’ according to KCCI- Des Moines.
Iowa Sate Patrol began pursuing Jones at about 7.30am on Interstate 80 because his Sedan’s registration was expired, per the local news outlet.
The allegedly intoxicated man refused to pull over, and other troopers became involved in the chase, which lasted about 15 minutes and ended only when officers used a PIT maneuver- they tapped the side of the car from the rear causing the suspect to swerve into a stop.
Police began pursuing the 46-year-old because of the car’s expired registration
Sgt. Scott Bright told KCCI he’d never come across the bucket list excuse in 28 years on the job
Jone’s thrill came to a halt near Madison Elementary School, and, according to authorities, the vehicle did not belong to him, and he did not have a valid driver’s license.
He was taken to Polk County jail and was charged with operating a vehicle under the influence, eluding, interference with official acts, operation without registration, unlawful use of license, speeding and a parole violation from a 2016 forgery conviction.
Sgt. Scott Bright told KCCI he had never come across the bucket list excuse in 28 years on the job.
Thankfully, no one was hurt in the name of Jones’ bucket list.