A man is in custody after a pursuit through Greene County and into Springfield.
Greene County Sheriff’s Sergeant Jason Winston says the man, who was wanted for a parental kidnapping in St. Clair County, was spotted by Highway Patrol troopers north of Springfield near Highway 13 and WW.
Troopers followed his pickup into Springfield.
Greene County deputies then picked up the pursuit.
The man eventually abandoned his pickup with three kids inside near Kansas and Bennett.
The kids are ok.
The man was arrested by Greene County deputies after he tried to run away.
The Highway Patrol brought in its plane during the pursuit to help spot the vehicle from the air.
