Sep 01, 2024

Driver jailed after high-speed chase starts in Kansas, ends in Missouri

Posted Sep 01, 2024 4:00 PM
Photo Bates County Sheriff
Photo Bates County Sheriff

MIAMI COUNTY, Kansas —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations after a high speed chase across portions of Kansas and Misouri.

On August 27, Sheriff Deputies were notified of a pursuit that was initiated by the Miami County Kans Sheriff’s Office that was entering Bates County, Missouri, according to a media release.

Deputies were able to intercept and join the pursuit on State Route AA. Deputies from Bates County were able to deploy stop sticks and hit one of the tires on the fleeing vehicle.

A short time later the vehicle crashed at the intersection of County Road 5001 and the Bates/Cass county line. The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody without further incident and was transported to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Jail.  Authorities have not released the name of the suspect.