On Tuesday at about 2:30 a.m., a Barton County Sheriff’s Office deputy was on patrol in Pawnee Rock. The deputy observed a 2001 Buick Century commit an alleged traffic infraction and attempted to stop the vehicle, at which point the driver attempted to flee from the deputy, proceeding west on U.S. 56.
Deputies pursued the vehicle into Larned, at which point the occupants stopped, abandoning the vehicle and attempting to flee on foot. Both suspects were taken into custody a short distance from the vehicle.
After a registration check, it was discovered the vehicle was stolen from Colby.
A firearm and illicit drugs reportedly were discovered inside the vehicle. The driver also had outstanding warrants from Barton County, Pawnee County and the city of Great Bend.
Arrested at the scene was Aaron Taylor, 33, Great Bend, who was arrested on suspicion of attempting to flee and elude, possession of stolen property, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal use of a weapon, no drivers license and three outstanding warrants. Taylor is being held without bond.
The second subject arrested was Sabrina Foster, 24, Colby, who was arrested on suspicion of possession of stolen property, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of drug paraphernalia. Foster is being held in lieu of a $20,000 bond.
The sheriff’s office was assisted at the scene by the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office and the Larned Police Department.