By Mark Overman, Scotts Bluff County Sheriff
5/1/20 9:25 a.m. UPDATE:
We appreciate the efforts of the Alliance Police Department who arrested Rueben Mendez this morning without incident at a local motel.
Although he initially denied his identity, the officers noted that his neck tattoo with his name was difficult to hide.
Box Butte and Scotts Bluff County Deputies are working to return him to the Scotts Bluff County Detention Center.
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Rueben Mendez is wanted on multiple Scotts Bluff County warrants that include charges of stalking and domestic assault. There are also pending charges following a pursuit that began at 4:22pm in Minatare this afternoon.
A Minatare officer recognized Mendez, knew that he was wanted, and made a traffic stop on the vehicle he was driving. After stopping briefly, Mendez fled the scene.
A pursuit by the Minatare officer and Scotts Bluff County Deputies ensued with speeds reaching up to 100 mph.
The pursuit was in rural areas east and north of Minatare, and was eventually terminated near County Road L and County Road 35 due to poor visibility.
The Nebraska State Patrol also responded to the area.
We request anyone with information on Mendez’s whereabouts notify law enforcement.