MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
A multi-agency pursuit across Pratt County ended without injuries Tuesday after a suspect fled from an attempted traffic stop, according to the Pratt County Sheriff’s Office.
The incident began on Wednesday, when a deputy attempted to stop a white Ford pickup. Instead of pulling over, the driver accelerated away, prompting deputies to initiate a pursuit. Officers from the Pratt Police Department and troopers with the Kansas Highway Patrol quickly joined in as the chase continued through rural parts of the county.
Authorities say the suspect eventually left the roadway and attempted to escape by driving through a field. The pursuit came to an end when the pickup became stuck, at which point the driver surrendered to a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper.
The individual was taken into custody on several traffic-related charges and was also found to have outstanding warrants from multiple states.
No members of law enforcement, the public, or the suspect were injured during the pursuit.
The Pratt County Sheriff’s Office expressed appreciation for the assistance of partnering agencies and emphasized that the suspect remains innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.