Suspect caught at end of chase from Jefferson City into Callaway County

Ptah Amun Watson
Ptah Amun Watson

One person was arrested after a vehicle pursuit Wednesday evening in Jefferson City.

Jefferson City police were conducting a warrant investigation at 5:34 p.m. when they attempted to contact a person in the 300 block of West Ashley Street, according to police reports.

The person was identified as Ptah Amun Watson.

Watson allegedly sped off in his vehicle and was pursued by officers into Callaway County, where the members of the Callaway County Sheriff's Department deployed spike strips to disable the vehicle.

Watson was then taken into custody and transported to the Cole County Jail.

Authorities said Watson caused several motor vehicle crashes during the pursuit; however, no injuries resulted from the crashes.

Watson was charged Thursday with driving while revoked and resisting arrest.

This article was updated with a suspect photo and specific charges at 1:35 p.m. Oct. 31, 2019.