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police-pursuit · Jasper County, Missouri

Helen Stark's 25-mile chase earned her 7 years. She'll be out in 2030.

What happened?

Convicted

Helen Stark was sentenced to 7 years for felony aggravated fleeing and 4 years for first-degree property damage after pleading guilty in October 2025 following a 25-mile police pursuit in Jasper County, Missouri. As of June 2026, she is incarcerated at the Chillicothe Correctional Center with a projected release date in April 2030.

5 sourcesBy AfterTheClip Desk · Last checked Jun 28, 2026

By AfterTheClip Research

Sources: youtube.com; Missouri Department of Corrections

Timeline

  1. Around 3:20 p.m., a Jasper County Sheriff's Office deputy was dispatched to a residence due to Helen Stark attempting to steal a vehicle.

  2. Helen Stark fled when the deputy arrived, leading to a 25-mile pursuit during which she falsely reported a shooting to divert law enforcement.

  3. The pursuit ended after Stark hit a patrol vehicle, leading to her arrest and charges including felony aggravated fleeing and first-degree property damage.

  4. Helen Stark pleaded guilty in Jasper County Court to aggravated fleeing and property damage, receiving sentences of 7 years and 4 years, respectively.

  5. As of this date, Helen Stark is listed as an offender in the Missouri Department of Corrections, incarcerated at the Chillicothe Correctional Center.

  6. Helen Stark's projected release date from the Missouri Department of Corrections.

What people are asking

Jasper County arrests last 72 hours

Helen Stark was arrested on July 17, 2025, in Jasper County, Missouri, after a police pursuit. She was charged with felony aggravated fleeing, first-degree property damage, driving while intoxicated (persistent), and misdemeanor misuse of 911.

Jasper County inmates mugshots

Helen Stark was held at the Jasper County Detention Center in Carthage on a $25,000 cash-only bond following her arrest on July 17, 2025. She is currently incarcerated at the Chillicothe Correctional Center in Missouri.

Jasper County police blotter

On July 17, 2025, Jasper County Sheriff's Office deputies pursued Helen Stark for 25 miles after she fled a residence where she was attempting to steal a vehicle. The pursuit ended when Stark hit a patrol vehicle, leading to her arrest and subsequent felony conviction.

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How we researched this & corrections

This story was compiled using official court records, local news reports, and public offender search databases to verify the incident details, legal proceedings, and current status of the individual involved.

Corrections: corrections@aftertheclip.com.

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