Valley Park Man Arrested in St. Francois County, Facing Multiple Felony Charges

St. Francois Co., Mo. (KFMO) - A Valley Park man is behind bars in the St. Francois County Jail after being arrested Monday afternoon on a series of charges, including aggravated fleeing and vehicle tampering.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 41-year-old Justin R. Yount was taken into custody at 4:41 p.m. on June 30 in St. Francois County. Authorities say Yount is facing several charges including: aggravated fleeing, tampering with a motor vehicle in the first degree, and felony driving while suspended or revoked. He is also being held on a parole violation issued by Missouri Probation and Parole.

Yount was booked into the St. Francois County Jail and is being held with no bond.