The trial for a Harper man who was arrested in early February after a high speed chase ended in a vehicle wreck and arrest has been set. 

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26-year-old Cole Stout of Harper at 4 a.m. on February 4th. According to court documents, allegedly a deputy observed a 2023 Ford F150 travelling southbound at a rate of 97 miles per hour in a 55 mile per hour zone. The deputy activated the lights and siren in the patrol car and attempted to stop Stout. Stout failed to yield and a pursuit began. According to court documents, the deputy observed the vehicle travelling southbound on Kiwi Avenue and later found that the vehicle had rolled onto the driver’s side. Stout was placed under arrest. A search warrant was executed, and he was transported to the Washington County Jail. 

Stout was charged with eluding with speeds over 25 miles per hour over the limit, a class D felony, operating while under the influence, a serious misdemeanor, reckless driving, failure to yield to emergency vehicle, open container and failure to maintain control.  

A trial date has been set for March 27th at the Washington County Courthouse.