A Lacon man was arrested after backing into a Kewanee Police squad car while fleeing from police. Initially, Kewanee Police disengaged from the chase due to escalating risks but continued on the same route at a safer distance. They later discovered the suspect’s vehicle had crashed in Stark County. Joshua Davidson, 43, of Lacon faces several traffic-related charges, with potential further legal actions pending as investigations continue. According to the Kewanee Police Blotter from December 13th, Davidson is suspected of aggravated battery to a government official/employee. Davidson has not been charged with battery at the time of this writing. A Jury Pre-Trail is scheduled for January 16, 2025, at 9 AM.
The state’s petition to deny pretrial release was granted based on information provided by his girlfriend. Davidson will remain detained at the Henry County jail.
Davidson is charged with Aggravated Fleeing/21 mph over (Class 3 Felony), Aggravated Fleeing Damage >$300 (Class 3 Felony), Aggravated Fleeing/2+ control devices (Class 3 Felony), Reckless Driving (Class A Misdemeanor), Flee/Attempt to Elude (Class A Misdemeanor), Driving on Revoked License (Class A Misdemeanor), and numerous traffic citations for case 2024CF362.
