A St. Joseph man is facing a felony charge after a manhunt earlier this week in Buchanan County.

Christopher Kennedy, 42 was charged Friday in Buchanan County with a felony for resisting arrest stemming from an incident that took place Tuesday.

As we previously reported, the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of 135th Rd/SE Nuckols Rd. Tuesday near Easton and searched the area for nearly three hours after authorities said a deputy tried to stop a vehicle for speeding on 36 highway and a chase began.

According to court documents Kennedy was driving a vehicle going 88 mph Tuesday around 1:30 p.m. on 36 Hwy.

“I attempted to stop Mr. Kennedy who was operating a 1991 Ford pickup,” said Michael Klenk with the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department. “Kennedy turned onto a gravel road and fled at over 50mph on the gravel road.  Mr. Kennedy turned into a residential driveway where he traveled off road, running through (3) fences where he became stuck.  Mr. Kennedy then fled on foot and was given a ride out of the area.”

Klenk said Kennedy was identified as the driver by several written statements and items left in the vehicle.

Kennedy is being held on $5,000 bond, an arraignment is set for Tuesday.