What started as a July 4 disturbance call in southern Osage County ended with a Sand Springs man in jail after deputies say he fired a gun at a home, then took off in a vehicle and led them on a high-speed chase. Investigators report the pursuit covered more than three miles, hit speeds between 90 and 100 mph, blew through stop signs and put other drivers at risk before the suspect was finally taken into custody and booked on multiple felony complaints at the Osage County Jail.
Deputies' account
According to News On 6, Osage County deputies were dispatched to a disturbance involving a firearm and identified the suspect as Jonathan Benson. Deputies told the outlet that Benson jumped into a vehicle when they tried to contact him, then fled, triggering a pursuit that stretched more than three miles. During that chase, they say he ran two stop signs and pushed speeds between 90 and 100 mph.
Charges and booking
Per the Osage County Sheriff's Office inmate roster, Benson was booked on July 4 and faces multiple felony complaints, including assault and battery with a deadly weapon; threatening an act of violence; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; second-offense DUI within 10 years; resisting and obstructing an officer; and a second or subsequent offense of eluding a peace officer. The county list shows Benson was booked from Sand Springs and notes that deputies reported observing signs of alcohol impairment.
Legal notes
As reported by News On 6, deputies say Benson refused Oklahoma's state chemical test after being advised under the state's implied consent law. They also allege he resisted arrest and threatened the deputy who took him into custody. Those allegations are reflected among the felony complaints listed by the sheriff's office.
What happens next
Benson remains in custody at the Osage County Jail, according to the county booking roster, after his July 4 booking on multiple felony complaints. Court records are expected to spell out arraignment and bond details once filings are made public. As of now, the county site does not list an arraignment date.
