PRATT COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects on multiple charges after a high-speed chase in Pratt County.
Just after 7:30a.m. Thursday Pratt County 911 was advised of a high speed chase with Kansas Highway Patrol officers, and Kingman County sheriff’s deputies coming west through Kingman County, according to sheriff Jimmy White.
Pratt County Sheriff’s Units were notified and began preparing. Pratt Police Officers also set up inside the City of Pratt, in case the chase made it to the city limits.
The driver of the vehicle was able to avoid spike strips as they neared the city of Pratt, and at one time swerved the vehicle at a Pratt County Sheriff’s Deputy.
The driver showed no concern for public safety as they drove through fences, ditches, and signs prior to, and as they entered the city of Pratt.
The chase continued through Pratt until officers lost sight of the vehicle in morning traffic.
The vehicle, a silver and black Camaro was found a short time later in the northwest part of Pratt hidden in some trees a short distance from the roadway near several houses.
A large manhunt began involving the Pratt County Sheriff’s Office, Pratt Police Department, Kansas Highway Patrol, Kiowa County Sheriff’s Office, Pratt County EMS, Pratt County Fire, Pratt County Emergency Management, and a Game Warden from the Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism.
Three suspicious individuals were seen later in another part of town and Pratt Police Officers were able to keep an eye on them until they were seen walking to a local motel.
Officers were able to look in the vehicle and find information identifying one of the subjects, who were confirmed as one of the persons purchasing the room at the Motel.
Officers surrounded the motel for a short time, and the three individuals surrendered without incident after a brief standoff.
The suspects identified as 23-year-old Cardell Wilson, 23-year-old Dion Winston and 26-year-old Bobby Hudson, according to online jail records, are being held on requested charges of Aggravated Assault on a law enforcement officer, felony flee and elude, possession of stolen property, reckless driving, and leaving the scene of an accident.