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High-Speed Chase Keeps Several Belmont County Agencies Busy
Posted Monday, December 21, 2009 ; 04:10 AM | View Comments | Post Comment
Updated Monday, January 18, 2010; 01:30 PM

A suspect is in custody after allegedly leading authorities on a chase that reached speeds of 90 miles per hour.

By Crissy Clutter
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POWHATAN, Ohio -- According to Ohio State Highway Patrol, a man was arrested after a high-speed chase on Route 7 late Sunday night, Dec. 20.

The chase began in Powhatan with speeds reaching 90 mph before the car was stopped on Route 7 near the Interstate 470 interchange.

According to authorities, Wayne Rector, 49, of Adena, was driving with a suspended license.

Powhatan, Shadyside, Bellaire, Martins Ferry, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol were involved in the pursuit.

Rector is charged with two counts of non-compliance, reckless operation, failure to comply, driving left of center, and obstructing official business.

No one was injured.

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