On May 13, 2025, the Macon County Sheriff’s Office located a stolen vehicle driving on Highway T in south Macon County that had previously fled Macon County Deputies earlier in the week. Macon County Deputies attempted to stop the vehicle and the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. A vehicle pursuit ensued and continued south on Highway 63 until it reached Boone County. After entering Boone County the vehicle ran out of fuel. The driver of the vehicle fled on foot and was apprehended by a Trooper with the Missouri State Highway Patrol after a taser deployment. The passenger of the vehicle was also taken into custody after it was learned she had warrants for her arrest. The driver was identified as Melinda Vandeventer and the passenger was identified as Lacey Silkwood. Vandeventer has been charged with tampering 1st degree, forgery, and resisting arrest.