🚨 DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE — VEHICLE PURSUIT & ARREST 📍 Douglas & Christian County, Missouri 📅 January 8, 2025 Wright County 911 advised Douglas County of a stolen vehicle, possibly headed into their county. The vehicle, a white Volvo, was spotted traveling near the Cowskin Bridge. When the deputy attempted to turn around to initiate a stop, the driver immediately accelerated, kicking off a high‑speed pursuit across multiple counties. The suspect drove aggressively — swerving into oncoming lanes, nearly rear‑ending vehicles, and forcing several drivers off the roadway. Deputies coordinated spike strip positions, but the suspect continued fleeing at dangerous speeds into Christian County and through Sparta. Cpl. Nelson ultimately made the decision to end the pursuit with a controlled vehicle ramming maneuver, striking the rear of the suspect vehicle at approximately 40 mph. The driver, identified as Janissa Wilson, was arrested, Mirandized, and transported first to Christian County Jail, then to Douglas County Jail. She was charged with 18 Felony counts: 🔹 Assault in the First Degree – Class A Felony (Special Victims) Counts I–III Assault 1st Degree (Class A Felony) – Attempting to cause serious physical injury to: Victim #1 Victim #2 Victim #3 Conduct described: Driving at high speed, passing on blind corners, veering into oncoming traffic causing victims to run off the road. Each victim is classified as a special victim. 🔹 Assault in the First Degree – Class B Felony (Substantial Step Toward Assault) Counts IV–XV Assault 1st Degree (Class B Felony) – Substantial step toward causing serious physical injury to: Victim #4 Victim #5 Victim #6 Victim #7 Victim #8 Victim #9 Victim #10 Victim #11 Victim #12 Victim #13 Victim #14 Victim #15 Same conduct pattern: High‑speed driving, blind‑corner passing, veering into oncoming traffic causing vehicles to run off the road. 🔹 Aggravated Fleeing a Stop or Detention – Class D Felony Count XVI Aggravated fleeing from law enforcement Officer: Cpl. James Nelson Conduct: Fleeing from a lawful stop and creating substantial risk of serious injury or death by high‑speed, dangerous driving. 🔹 Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) – Class D Felony Count XVII Possession of methamphetamine Defendant charged as a prior and persistent drug offender (enhanced penalty range to Class B felony). 🔹 Property Damage in the First Degree – Class E Felony Count XVIII Property damage 1st degree Damaged: Douglas County Sheriff’s Department patrol vehicle Conduct: Deputy forced to end pursuit by vehicle contact; damage exceeded $750. Sentencing information at end of the video. 0:00 Intro and background 2:35 Audio starts 11:40 Entering Christian County 18:50 Sparta 20:40 Pursuit ends 24:12 Sentencing Map courtesy of GISGeography https://gisgeography.com/missouri-map/ Mugshots obtained from Missouri Department of Corrections Offender Search https://web.mo.gov/doc/offSearchWeb/