Hunter
07/06/22
A Ladora Iowa man has been taken into custody on warrants stemming from a reckless driving incident in Iowa City this past April.
According to the criminal complaint, 58-year-old Tracy Ayers was observed driving in a reckless manner while trying to avoid law enforcement at around 4:30 on April 5th. He allegedly drove on a sidewalk between residential buildings on Gilbert Street before popping a tire. Ayers then reportedly fled on foot.
His ID card was located in the vehicle; dispatch confirmed that his driving status was barred and that there were several warrants for his arrest.
Friends that Ayers was staying with told police that he took a Toyota Camry from the premises without permission from the registered owner at approximately 3 am.
A warrant for his arrest was issued April 7th. Ayers was taken into custody on Monday evening. He’s been charged with Driving while Barred and Operating a Vehicle without Owner Consent, and could be sentenced to 4 years in jail if convicted on both counts.