A Lansing man is charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing at a deputy during a high-speed chase Sunday night. KCRG reports Andrew Weber is charged with attempted murder of a peace officer, second-degree kidnapping, domestic abuse assault, assault causing bodily injury, and eluding. Lansing police and an Allamakee County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a report of an assault at 6:55 p.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, Weber fled the scene in a vehicle. The deputy attempted to stop the vehicle, but Weber continued at a high rate of speed. Weber fled to an area along French Creek Drive and turned into a field driveway. The deputy pursued Weber and attempted to stop the vehicle. Weber then allegedly fired at the deputy, and the deputy returned fire. The deputy was not injured. Weber then fled into a wooded area. Authorities searched for Weber for several hours but were unable to locate him. A family member brought Weber to the Allamakee County Sheriff’s Office on Monday morning. After further investigation, Weber was arrested and is being held in the Allamakee County Jail.
