DAVENPORT, Iowa — A 46-year-old woman was taken into custody early Sunday after allegedly leading Iowa State Patrol officers on a high-speed chase exceeding 100 mph through Davenport, according to Scott County arrest affidavits.
Monica Rose faces multiple charges, including:
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Felony eluding — 25 mph over the limit, second or subsequent offense
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Aggravated misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance — second offense
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Serious misdemeanor possession of marijuana — second offense
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Operating while under the influence — first offense
High-Speed Pursuit
Shortly before 1:15 a.m. Sunday, a state trooper patrolling Interstate 80 eastbound near the 294-mile marker clocked a red 2010 Nissan Altima traveling 75 mph in a 65 mph zone, affidavits show.
When the trooper attempted a traffic stop, the driver—later identified as Rose—refused to pull over. The trooper activated lights and sirens and notified dispatch as the chase continued south onto Brady Street, where speeds reached over 100 mph in a 45 mph zone.
Rose reportedly ran several red lights before turning east on West 35th Street and entering the Brady Street Stadium parking lot. The pursuit continued at high speed through the lot before she headed north again. The car then attempted to turn onto East 38th Street, but failed to make the turn and became high-centered and disabled.
Officers quickly surrounded and pinned the vehicle, ending the chase.
Drugs and Impairment Suspected
After her arrest, officers noted that Rose appeared restless, had cotton mouth, slow speech, and occasionally fell asleep, affidavits state. A probable-cause search of her vehicle uncovered suspected crack cocaine, liquid methamphetamine, and marijuana, along with a metal spoon containing residue and a digital scale.
Rose agreed to a Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus test and a Preliminary Breath Test, which showed a 0.000% alcohol level. She then underwent a Drug Influence Evaluation, where a trooper certified as a Drug Recognition Expert concluded that she was impaired by a central nervous system stimulant and cannabis.
Rose later refused to provide a urine sample under Iowa’s Implied Consent Advisory.
Criminal History and Charges
A background check revealed Rose had a prior felony conviction for eluding in 2021 and a misdemeanor drug conviction from 2006, both in Scott County.
She is being held in the Scott County Jail on a $14,000 bond and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on Nov. 7 in Scott County Court.
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