Two suspects arrested after a police chase in Rapid City

Joseph Birdshead and Doris Romero were arrested following a chase in Rapid City.
Joseph Birdshead and Doris Romero were arrested following a chase in Rapid City.(KOTA/KEVN)
Published: Mar. 10, 2023 at 7:35 AM MST
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RAPID CITY, S.D. (KEVN) - Joseph Birdshead, 39, and Doris Romero, 37 were apprehended and are being charged on multiple counts.

Wednesday police attempted a traffic stop after a vehicle failed to stop at an intersection. The driver failed to stop for police and a pursuit occurred through the city before the vehicle got onto the interstate.

Around exit 60 the car came to a stop and the driver of the vehicle attempted to flee on foot.

Birdshead was placed under arrest for multiple charges including aggravated eluding, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm with a prior felony drug conviction, and commission of a felony with a firearm.

Romero was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and a probation hold.

Both were subsequently transported to the Pennington County Jail.