📱

The new Hutch Post app is here.

Download now
Jun 11, 2026

Kansas officers used grappler to catch wanted suspect

Posted Jun 11, 2026 4:55 PM
Photo Shawnee Police Department
Photo Shawnee Police Department

JOHNSON COUNTY —Police in Johnson County reported a "Good Catch"

According to a social media report from police in the city of Shawnee, Just after 3 p.m. June 9, an officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop near Johnson Drive and Monticello Road.

The driver failed to yield and refused to stop. The officer successfully deployed a Grappler device, bringing the vehicle to a safe stop. The driver, who had an outstanding warrant for flee and elude, was taken into custody.

Police did not release the name of the suspect.