A man accused of crashing a stolen Mustang into a Strike Force vehicle has now been charged as a prior and persistent offender. During a court appearance Friday, Associate Judge Rebecca Spencer advised Daniel Embrey that he could receive enhanced sentencing under the new filing.

Prosecutors say Embrey has prior felony guilty pleas on his record, including possession of a controlled substance and burglary.

On October 25, investigators with the Buchanan County Strike Force say they spotted a stolen Ford Mustang in the parking lot of the Casey’s convenience store at 401 E. Hyde Park. But when they tried to make contact with the driver, he allegedly drove the Mustang into their vehicle, and then fled at high speed.

In court documents investigators assert they found the stolen vehicle in the area of Main St. and East Dolman. They soon spotted the suspect walking in the area, and after a foot chase, he was taken into custody at 7th and Moss.

Embrey is charged with resisting arrest and tampering with a motor vehicle. Judge Rebecca Spencer entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf and scheduled a preliminary hearing November 15.

Bail was set earlier at $25,000. Embrey remains behind bars.