Diller Man Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit Reaches Plea Deal

A Diller man arrested in Jefferson County after a high-speed pursuit has reached a plea agreement.
Jonathan A. Loury, age 38, appeared in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. Linda Bauer was the presiding judge.

Original Charges
The defendant was originally facing five charges:

• Operating a vehicle to avoid arrest, a class 4 felony, punishable by up to two years in prison and a $10,000 fine;
• Willful, reckless driving, a class 3 misdemeanor punishable by up to three months in jail and a $500 fine;
• DUI (Driving Under the Influence), with a high test (over 0.15) and one prior conviction, a class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by 90 days to one year in jail, a $1,000 fine and license revocation;
• Possession of an open alcohol container, and infraction that carries a $100 fine and
• Failure to use a seat belt, an infraction that carries a $25 fine.
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  Basis for the Arrest
  The defendant was arrested the evening of March 21, 2025. According to the arrest affidavit, at approximately 11:08 p.m., deputies with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office witnessed a vehicle traveling east on Highway 136 that did not stop for a stop sign.
  The deputy that filled out the affidavit reported the suspect fled when deputies tried to conduct a traffic stop, “I pursued the vehicle east on 136 the vehicle reaching speeds in excess of 113 mph (miles per hour), my over head lights active and using my siren intermittently as well as my air horn.”
  The vehicle reportedly left the highway west of Harbine and on to 715th Road. The vehicle stopped between Curtis and Adam streets south of Harbine on 715th Road.
  The defendant was arrested at the scene.
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  Plea Agreement
  In accordance with a plea agreement, Loury pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of misdemeanor flight to avoid arrest. The remaining charges will be dismissed pending completion of the agreement.
  Judge Bauer ordered a PSI (Pre-Sentencing Investigation). Sentencing is scheduled for October 29, 2025.

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