Charges have been filed in connection with the death of Chester policeman last month.

34 year old Jason M Stoker has been charged with first degree murder in the death of Chester police officer James Brockmeyer.

Brockmeyer died from injuries he sustained after crashing his police cruiser while in pursuit of Stoker.

Randolph County State’s Attorney Jeremy Walker wrote that Stoker drove his vehicle at a high speed while failing to comply with Brockmeyer and while knowing such acts could cause Brockmeyer death of bodily harm

Stoker is currently being held in the Randolph County jail. A court hearing is set for Monday.