A Decatur man is facing charges after a stolen vehicle led Taylorville police on a pursuit on Wednesday morning.  A truck was stolen from Casey's West.  It was located, and Taylorville Police initiated a traffic stop.  The subject fled the stop and TPD followed the vehicle. The chase led out of Taylorville, and the stolen vehicle at one point tried to run a police vehicle off the road. The stolen vehicle continued northbound on Route 29 before fleeing in a field striking a large ditch, disabling the vehicle.

44-year-old Daniel Skaggs of Decatur was arrested and upon research, it was revealed he had 29 prior arrests and 27 convictions stemming from previous burglaries, narcotics, weapon offenses, traffic, and other charges.  

Skaggs was charged with possession of a stolen motor vehicle, aggravated fleeing and eluding police, resisting a police officer, reckless driving, and driving while revoked. Skaggs is wanted on a parole violation and has a Macon County Warrant. 

Pictures Courtesy Taylorville Police Department