A Lincoln man who led State Troopers on a high-speed chase with a child in his car and caused the lockdown of Sutherland schools has entered a plea of not guilty to multiple charges.

31-year-old Dustin Lankster appeared in Lincoln County District Court on Monday.

According to the Nebraska State Patrol, a Tropper initiated a traffic stop on a 2002 Saturn, driven by Lankster, on the afternoon of November 14th.

As the Trooper approached the vehicle, Lankster allegedly sped off and a chase ensued.

Authorities say Lankster drove his vehicle into Sutherland, through a fence and abandoned the vehicle.

A Code Red emergency alert was issued for the Village of Sutherland, and the school was placed on lockdown.  Lankster was eventually located in the backyard of a residence and taken into custody.

Officers located a female, April Crowley, and a five-year-old child in the vehicle.

Lankster has been charged with fleeing to avoid arrest, felony child abuse, obstruction of a peace officer, driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident and driving under suspension.