MOAB — A police chase through Arches National Park has landed a Florida man in jail.

Grand County Sheriff's deputies said the pursuit began Monday night when a National Park Service ranger tried to stop a car for speeding. The driver took off, leading police from several agencies on a chase.

Deputies said the chase ended on state Route 191 when Moab police officers forced the vehicle off the road.

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Kevin Tupper, 38, of Bradenton, Fla., was booked into the Grand County Jail on investigation of aggravated assault on a police officer, reckless driving and evading police.

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