Jackson County: Tuesday evening, July 2 at approximately 6:30 p.m. Trooper Matt Holley observed a gray 2007 Ford Mustang at the bottom of the ramp on the northbound side of Exit 41 (Uniontown Exit) on I-65.  At the top of the ramp he also observed a male and female, later identified as 24 year old Spencer David Rehm of St. Joseph, MO and 24 year old Whitney Nicole Koontz of Smithville, MO who indicated the Mustang was their vehicle.  They told Tpr. Holley they needed a tire iron to change the tire.  Tpr. Holley said he would assist them with the tire change.  A short time later Tpr. Holley learned the vehicle had been reported stolen from Missouri.

Shortly after Tpr. Holley discovered the vehicle was stolen, he placed Rehm under arrest and handcuffed him.  Before Tpr. Holley was able to secure Rehm in his vehicle, Rehm managed to get free of the handcuffs and fled on foot.  Tpr. Holley deployed his Taser Electronic Control Device but was unsuccessful at hitting Rehm as he ran.  Tpr. Holley then took Koontz into custody and called for assistance.  Troopers and Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies searched the area until approximately 10:00 p.m. when the search was called off due to darkness.  At approximately 11:23 p.m. Jackson County Deputies Benjamin and Rudolph located Rehm on S.R. 250 east of Uniontown and took him into custody without incident.  Rehm is now facing charges of Receiving Stolen Property, Resisting Law Enforcement, and Escape.  Koontz stands charged with Receiving Stolen Property.

Persons arrested are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.