On December 22, 2020 a Texas County Deputy patrolling Baxter Road in the Licking area spotted a vehicle being operated by John Weaver. Weaver was wanted on felony arrest warrants and was a suspect in a burglary investigation. The deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on the vehicle and Weaver fled. The deputy pursued Weaver across several county roads and state highways into Phelps County and Dent County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol deployed tire deflation devices on Route C in Dent County. As Weaver approached that area he stopped and was taken into custody. A search of Weaver’s person and vehicle led to the recovery of several stolen power tools and other items from a burglary. Weaver was also found to be in possession of a substance believed to be methamphetamine.