Waterloo Man Arrested On Multiple Charges After Police Chase

Police arrested a Waterloo man on multiple charges Monday following a chase on the city’s west side.

Benjamin Ketton, 38, is charged with felon in possession of a firearm, carrying weapons, felony eluding, possession of marijuana and driving while license suspended.

According to police, officers conducting a weapons investigation attempted to stop Ketton’s vehicle near Knox Drive and Palmer Drive. Police said Ketton’s vehicle traveled more than 25 miles-per-hour over the speed limit during the pursuit, which ended in the 1100 block of Lindner Drive.

According to police, officers observed Ketton throw a pistol grip pump-action shotgun out of the vehicle’s window. Authorities said the weapon was recovered.

Records show Ketton is prohibited from possessing firearms due to multiple previous felony convictions in Georgia.