Police arrest two people after chase in Jefferson City

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Two people could face charges after a vehicle chase ended in Jefferson City on Monday night.

According to the Jefferson City Police Department, an officer tried to stop an unlicensed vehicle around 7:40 p.m. near the 3800 block of W. Truman Blvd.

Police said the driver made an illegal lane change across two lanes of traffic and merged onto westbound Highway 50.

Officers decided to end the chase after the driver refused to stop for about seven miles, according to the department.

Police said an officer later found the vehicle broken down on Highway 50 at Shady Acres Road after hitting a road sign and trash can.

Officers took Tiffany Lasley into custody for traffic violations, delivery of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, and possession of a controlled substance.

According to the police department, a passenger was also taken into custody for possession of a controlled substance. Police did not release that person's name.

Police said the woman was on pre-trial release for several pending charges.