BROWN COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on multiple charges after a weekend pursuit.
On Sunday, the Brown County Sheriffs office was notified that a vehicle
reported stolen from Hiawatha a few days prior was located at a residence in the vicinity of 130th and Falcon on the Kickapoo reservation, according to Sheriff John Merchant.
Just after 8 a.m., the vehicle drove away from the residence and failed
to yield to deputies and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle pulled in to a
field in the vicinity of 220th and Acorn. The driver and sole occupant identified as 26-year-old Tristan Morris of Topeka was arrested without incident on a requested charge of Possession of Meth, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Felony Obstruction, Possession of Stolen Property, Flee and Attempt to Elude, Reckless Driving, No Drivers License.
Morris also had Felony Warrants in Brown County for Probation Violation and Failure to Appear as well as a Felony Warrant out of Douglas County Nebraska for Failure to Appear. No injuries were reported as a result of the pursuit.