On August 18th, 2026, Iroquois County Sheriffs Police arrested Cody J. Hartlep, age 31, of Watseka. According to police reports, Hartlep was wanted on an outstanding Iroquois County warrant charging him with aggravated fleeing and eluding a peace officer. The arrest came after an investigation into a high-speed pursuit that occurred in the early evening hours of August 8th . Deputies observed Hartlep's vehicle, a 2024 Chevrolet Corvette, traveling northbound on St. Rt. 1 near 1250 N. at speeds in excess of 135 miles per hour. When deputies attempted to stop the vehicle, Hartlep failed to comply, and a short pursuit ensued until deputies lost sight of the vehicle due to the high speeds. Hartlep was taken into custody and transported to the Iroquois County Jail where he was later released with a notice to appear.