Centralia Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison

A Centralia man is now sentenced to 4 years in prison after pleading guilty in a Callaway County Courtroom to several charges following a vehicle chase that ended in Boone County in March.

According to court records 24 year old Zachary Poland pleaded guilty to the felony of resisting a lawful stop, two counts of assault in the fourth degree, and possession of marijuana.

Deputies pursued Poland on county roads and I-70 for several miles before arresting him in Boone County.

Poland admitted he committed assault against 2 law enforcement officers by creating a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury.