Holts Summit man charged after chase

A Holts Summit man has been charged in connection with a vehicle chase early this month in Jefferson City.

Damien Rotter, 21, is charged with resisting a lawful stop, driving without a valid license and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

A Jefferson City Police Department probable cause statement shows on the morning of April 13, an officer was attempting to initiate a traffic stop in the 1300 block of Bald Hill Road after recognizing Rotter and knowing he did not have a valid license.

Rotter sped away and an 11-block pursuit began through a residential neighborhood. Speeds during the chase reached 100 mph. Rotter ran three stop signs and sped into the oncoming lane multiple times before crashing in the 2100 block of Bald Hill and being taken into custody.

A black bag containing many one-inch resealable plastic bags and a small scale were found in the front seat of his vehicle.