Oct 12, 2023

Suspect caught in dead-end street after Kan. high-speed chase

Posted Oct 12, 2023 12:00 AM
Noah-photo Osage Co.
Noah-photo Osage Co.

OSAGE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges after a high-speed chase.

Just after 2a.m. Tuesday, a Sheriff’s Deputy attempted a traffic stop near 125th and South Topeka Avenue in rural Osage County for a traffic violation, according to Sheriff Chris Wells.

The vehicle failed to stop, and a pursuit ensued south on Topeka Avenue then west on U.S. 56 Highway into Scranton. The vehicle drove onto a dead-end street in the city of Scranton, where the chase concluded.

The driver of the vehicle, Landon H. Noah, 44, of Topeka was taken into custody and transported to the Osage County Jail Facility on requested charges of  Aggravated assault on law enforcement, Aggravated battery on law enforcement, Driving while under the influence, Reckless driving, Flee or attempt to elude law enforcement by engaging in reckless driving and· Driving with no driver’s license.