Mason City police arrest wanted man after 80-minute chase on foot

MASON CITY, Iowa (KTTC) – The Mason City Police Department arrested a man yesterday that they had been trying to locate for several days after a lengthy chase on foot.

Jesse Mugan is charged with Domestic Abuse Assault, Third or Subsequent Offense; Domestic Abuse Assault by Strangulation Causing Bodily Injury; Third-Degree Burglary; Interference with Official Acts and Trespassing.

According to Mason City police, Mugan was located at 12:28 p.m. on Nov. 8. As police attempted to make an arrest, Mugan fled on foot.

Mugan spent the next 80 minutes running through neighborhoods, alleys, bridges and bike trails to evade police. Officers were unable to immediately contain Mugan due to difficult terrain and multiple escape routes in the area.

The Iowa State Patrol, Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Office and Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit helped in trying to track Mugan after he fled. After approximately 14 minutes of searching, the K-9 unit was able to find Mugan in a residence at the 600 block of East State St. Mugan had entered the house without permission in order to hide from authorities.

Mugan was then taken into custody without further resistance.

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