SALINE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas felon from Manhattan on multiple charges after a high-speed chase through Saline County and crash.
Just before 1a.m. Saturday, a Saline County sheriff's deputy attempted to stop a 2011 Ford Taurus for speeding near the intersection of North Fifth Street and Stimmel Road, according to Sheriff Roger Soldan. The Taurus driven by a suspect later identified as 22-year-old Curtis Minick of Manhattan fled east on Stimmel Road and a chase ensued on to East Old Highway 40.
The chase continued across the county for over 12-minutes at speeds of over 110 miles per hour until Minick, driving without headlights failed to negotiate a left turn onto West Otis Avenue.
The Taurus crashed into the rock wall just west of the entrance to Saint Francis Ministries, 110 Otis Avenue.
Minick then fled onto the Saint Francis Ministries campus on foot, but was apprehended after a couple of minutes by a Salina Police Department officer, according to Soldan.
Minick, who had a failure to appear warrant out of Riley County, was arrested requested charges that include Felony flee and elude, Reckless driving, Interference with a law enforcement officer, Driving with a suspended license, Transporting an open container and No proof of insurance.