Joshua Duane Butler, 38, of Wetumka, pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges at his district court arraignment in Eufaula on Dec. 20.

Butler was bound over for trial following a preliminary hearing Nov. 14.

Associate District Judge Brendon Bridges set sounding for the trial on Feb. 9, 2024.

Originally, in August, Butler was charged with nine crimes, including kidnapping his brother, running a roadblock and distribution of a controlled dangerous substance including possession with intent to distribute.

At the Nov. 14 hearing those three charges were dismissed, leaving Butler to face six additional felonies, including possession of a firearm during a commission of a felony; endangering others while eluding/attempting to elude police; one count of running a roadblock; battery/assault and battery on a police officer; possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction; and possession of a sawed-off shotgun/rifle.

Butler was arrested on Aug. 22 following a high-speed chase with deputy sheriffs that reached 100 miles an hour.