police-pursuit · Jasper County, Missouri

What happened after Helen Stark led police on a 25-mile chase?

What happened?

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.

Convicted or liable

Last checked: Jun 15, 2026
Sources: YouTube; YouTube; 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.

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