46-year-old Francisco Nunez was arrested in Louisa County after fleeing a traffic stop, causing a crash, and facing multiple charges including felony eluding and reckless driving.

On October 3, 2023, 46-year-old Francisco Nunez from Muscatine was arrested in Louisa County after fleeing a traffic stop in Columbus Junction. Nunez, driving a 2008 Nissan Maxima, sped away, nearly colliding with other vehicles before crashing into a construction barrier and rolling over. After fleeing on foot, he was captured with assistance from a K9 and a drone. He faces multiple charges, including felony eluding and reckless driving, and remains in custody on a $7,500 bond.