Mar 07, 2025

Sheriff: Woman who dragged Kan. deputy after traffic stop is in custody

Posted Mar 07, 2025 5:30 PM
Thompson photo Sedgwick County Jail
Thompson photo Sedgwick County Jail

The Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office has arrested a woman accused of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. According to a social medi report from the sheriff's office, deputies located and arrested 22-year-old Nevaeh Ann Thompson.

At approximately 3:00 a.m. Sunday, a Sedgwick County Deputy conducted a traffic stop near Lincoln and Rock Road. The deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Thompson. During the stop, Thompson informed the deputy that she might have outstanding warrants for her arrest. Before she could be taken into custody, Thompson quickly jumped back into her vehicle in an attempt to flee.

The deputy followed her into the vehicle, trying to prevent her escape. However, Thompson managed to shift the car into drive and sped away, dragging the deputy a short distance.

The deputy sustained minor injuries during the incident but is expected to make a full recovery. Thompson’s vehicle was later found abandoned in the 7300 block of E. Indianapolis. Surveillance footage from a nearby residence shows Thompson running from the vehicle. As of 8p.m. Sunday, she had not been located.