JACKSON COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspect
Just after 10a.m. Monday, a sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a theft suspect driving a black Ford Fusion with New Mexico tags near 142nd and U.S. Highway 75, according to Sheriff Tim Morse.
The suspect was believed to be involved in a theft that occurred at the Holton Walmart Monday morning.
The suspect refused to stop and continued south into Shawnee County. The vehicle pursuit ended when the suspect vehicle crashed into a security gate located at the south side of Hill’s Pet Food Science and Technology Center located north of 39th near Meriden Road, according to Morse.
The two suspects allegedly fled west into a wooded area. A KHP aircraft, deputies, K-9s, and state troopers assisted with locating the two suspects.
The driver was identified as Marvin Duane Harvey, 29, of Topeka and a passenger identified as Rhiannon Mae Franklin, 19, of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Harvey is being held in the Jackson County Jail on requested charges of theft, felony fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, interference with law enforcement and driving while suspended. Franklin is also being held in the Jackson County Jail on interference of law enforcement.