JACKSON COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating an illegal immigrant on multiple allegations after a high-speed chase.
Just before 9p.m. Tuesday, a Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic on a 2019 Honda CRV, for a traffic infraction near 142nd and U.S. Hwy 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.
Upon attempting to contact the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle allegedly fled in the vehicle initiating a pursuit northbound on U.S. Hwy 75. A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper deployed a tire deflation device around 214th Road where the vehicle came to a stop. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Quelvin Reyes Corea, 37, of Honduras. The vehicle was discovered to be stolen out of Kansas City, Missouri this past weekend.
Corea was arrested and is being held in the the Jackson County Jail for requested charges of Flee or attempt to elude LEO; 5 or more moving violations, Possession of stolen property; Value $1,500 – $25,000, Felony interference with LEO, Operate a vehicle without a valid driver’s license, Operate a vehicle with expired registration, Reckless driving, Improper driving on laned roadway, Speed 110 miles per hour in a 70 mile per hour zone, No tail lamps when required and Improper turn signal.