Michael J. Williams

One person was arrested after a pursuit in Washington County early Saturday.

According to the Washington County Communications Office, a Washington County Sheriff’s deputy notified dispatch of being in a pursuit with a vehicle going 85 miles per hour. The vehicle was stopped at Highway 78 and Elm Avenue. The car was stolen out of Cedar County. The driver was 30-year-old Michael Jason Williams of Washington. He was arrested for eluding, operating while intoxicated first offense, possession of methamphetamine third offense, possession of paraphernalia, possession of stolen property, and driving under suspension. He was taken to the Washington County Jail.