The case of a Cresco man accused of shooting at police now won't be heard until next year

Posted: Mon, Oct 21, 2019 5:36 PM

A Cresco man facing nine charges as a result of a 14-mile high speed chase near Ridgeway in March won't have his case heard until January.

29-year-old Richard Ogle was due in Howard County Court on Monday morning, but instead Judge Linda Fangman granted a continuance to January 13th at 10:30 a.m.

Ogle has entered a Not Guilty Plea on charges of attempted murder, attempting to elude, going armed with intent, two counts of possession of a firearm by a felon, domestic abuse assault, carrying weapons, possessing dangerous weapons while under the influence, and operating while under the influence.

All charges are a result of a March 16th incident when Cresco Police were called to a home in Cresco for a possible domestic dispute. Upon arrival, Ogle was holding a gun to his girlfriend's head. Ogle fled the scene and led police on a high speed chase while allegedly firing shots at pursuing officers. The chase left Howard County and went into Winneshiek County before Ogle was stopped near Ridgeway.