Charges against Mizzou linebacker dropped; will be refiled

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Boone County's prosecutor's office has dropped charges against a freshman Mizzou linebacker, who allegedly tried to evade police who were pulling him over.

Jaden Jacobi "J.J." Bush, 18, of Theodore, Alabama, was charged last week with aggravated fleeing -- a felony -- and misdemeanor reckless driving after he was arrested and booked into jail and posted bond.

A probable cause statement says a Columbia police officer saw a white 2024 Ford Mustang speeding near East Broadway and Old Highway 63 on Monday night. Bush turned west onto East Broadway, and the officer turned on his lights for a traffic stop, but Bush kept driving for 24 seconds, the officer wrote in the statement.

Bush had a 19-year-old passenger in his vehicle when he was stopped at East Broadway and Old Highway 63 south, the statement says.

Boone County Prosecuting Attorney Roger Johnson said charges will be refiled.