Around 3:30 pm on Tuesday, June 27th, Galesburg Police observed a blue moped driven by 34-year old Jason Harrold of Galesburg. Police knew Harrold due to previous contacts and knew he had a revoked driver’s license. His passenger, 34-year old Kandace Morales of Galesburg was also wanted on pending charges. GPD attempted to stop the moped in the 1100 block of North Cherry Street. Harrold pulled into a driveway and around the back of a residence, but sped off again when police attempted to make contact. The still-running moped was eventually found abandoned in the 1000 block of Cherry Street behind a residence. Morales was located in the 1000 block of North Seminary Street and was taken into custody. A taser was found in her purse. A couple of hours later, Harrold was found in the 200 block of Fulton Street and was taken into custody. Harrold was charged with Driving on a Revoked License, Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding, and Possession of an Unauthorized State Title / Registration. Morales was charged with Resisting a Peace Officer and being a felon in possession of a weapon. Morales was just arrested the day prior on Monday, June 26th for Theft with a Prior Conviction after she tried to purchase alcohol at Circle K using counterfeit twenty-dollar bills.
