On Wednesday morning, a police chase in the Mat-Su has resulted in dozens of charges filed against 48-year-old Fred Morse of Wasilla, and there could be more to come.
Around 9:15 am Wednesday, Troopers received a report of a domestic disturbance at Jim Creek Recreation Area. Morse, who was accused of using bear spray against a female victim, allegedly fled the scene in a gold sedan before leading Wasilla Police and Alaska State Troopers on a pursuit with speeds up to 100 miles per hour. Troopers say Morse drove recklessly through construction zones as well as the scene of a previous fatal accident that was still under investigation. Morse allegedly drove at high speeds in the oncoming lane along the Glenn Highway, nearly causing multiple collisions.
Troopers called off the initial ground pursuit, citing concerns for public safety. Later on Wednesday, Morse was located and fled again in the same gold sedan, but crashed into an unoccupied vehicle, leading to a foot chase. A Wasilla Police K-9 unit located Morse in a storage shed, and he was taken into custody.
In addition to the original assault charge, Morse faces dozens of charges related to the chase. Troopers ask anyone who had to take evasive action during the pursuit to call (907) 352-5401.
